Business Leaders Say Profits Are Down and Optimism Is Falling
In our biannual BOSS Survey, only 42% of businesses were confident they’d be open in three years – down 14% from the year before.
BOSS Survey
Taxes in Hawai‘i Are Much Too High, Say 43% of BOSS Survey Respondents
Our biannual survey of business leaders and the general public gathers opinions about taxes, prices and who should lead the Maui recovery.
In Hawai‘i, 57% of Employees Prefer Remote or Hybrid Work. Only 44% of Bosses Agree.
The newest BOSS Survey and 808 Poll tracks opinions about the UH system, remote vs. in-person work, and the tourism industry.
76% of Business Leaders Support Hawai‘i’s Emergency Housing Proclamation
That’s one finding in the BOSS and 808 surveys, which cover guns, government corruption, red-light cameras and more.
Mass Tourism Is Fine, Say 69% of Business Leaders and 73% of O‘ahu Residents
The BOSS and 808 surveys also show that many businesses are tightening their budgets in anticipation of slow growth ahead.
How Are Hawai‘i Companies Responding to Inflation and ESG/DEI Demands?
Our biannual BOSS Survey finds 57% of companies raised prices last year. And a surprise: ESG and DEI policies are not especially popular.
Is a Recession Coming? Here’s What Hawai‘i’s Business Leaders Say.
Our biannual BOSS Survey finds cautious optimism about the local economy, and more businesses say they’re flourishing or on track.
Hawai‘i Construction Companies Say Revenues and Profits Are Up
Our biannual BOSS Survey found the construction industry is doing better than other industries, but leaders are less positive about the permitting process.
BOSS Survey: What People Think About Life and Work in the Islands
Business leaders and local residents report on remote work, masking, events, tourism, paying for local products and more.
