::: KONA HR CONSULTING LTD :::

Our Performance

Kona HR is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service and to building strong, value-based relationships. We bring unique perspectives and experienced resources to help you manage a broad range of challenges.

Our Approach

Technical Background	Practical Applications
Financial Analysis	Market Knowledge
Consultative Process	Personal Interaction

CASE STUDY: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

CHALLENGE	SOLUTION
A leading national distributor of peripherals and consumer electronics needed strategic human resources support to complement its management team without an established human resources department. They needed help with benefit plan management, personnel issue resolution, management training, organizational design and compensation.	We act as the company’s Vice President of Human Resources. We are on-site weekly and available as needed to work with management, resolve employee issues, conduct training, manage special initiatives, monitor compliance and government filings and consult on a wide range of issues.

CASE STUDY: COMPLIANCE AND POLICY REVIEW

CHALLENGE	SOLUTION
New management took over a family-run company in the hospitality industry. Previously there had been no formal HR function, and there were many challenges including compliance, high turnover, workplace issues and lack of HR policies and practices.	We support senior management to manage benefit programs, develop HR policies and practices, ensure compliance, enhance employee communication, and infuse new ideas to improve current personnel management. We provide all of these services at no cost by offsetting consulting fees through commissions from insurance products.

CASE STUDY: MANAGING HEALTHCARE COSTS

CHALLENGE	SOLUTION
A regional school board wanted to ensure they were receiving the best service and financial arrangement for their health care programs. They were very concerned about managing the rising cost of health care.	We were hired as consultants to develop a five-year health care strategy and look for opportunities for cost savings. We helped to reduce the cost of benefit programs by introducing new financing and delivery options, improving the financial relationship with the insurance carrier while maintaining competitive coverage levels and developing a union negotiation strategy.

CASE STUDY: MANAGING PENSION CHANGE

CHALLENGE	SOLUTION
A nationally–recognized hospital in Greenwich , Connecticut was transitioning their retirement program from a defined benefit pension plan to a defined contribution plan to align its programs with national trends.	We were hired to manage the communication process, which included developing a communication strategy, developing print materials, creating individual modeling tools and personalized benefit statements and conducting group and individual employee meetings.



	Client SPOTLIGHT

	“We already saved 60% in our life insurance budget, but more importantly, Kona HR helped us develop a strategic plan for our employee benefits and has implemented specific steps for gaining financial control over health insurance costs. With their expertise and experience, our progress in the last six months has been extraordinary.” Patricia Chamberlain, Superintendent, and Sam Herrick, Business Manager – Region One School District

	Our HIGHLIGHTS

	Kona HR brings a fresh perspective and proven results to the broad set of HR challenges that organizations face today.