Bernard K. Nunies, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is a seasoned business executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience. As Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, he leads the People and Administrative Services efforts for Tradewind Group and its family of companies engaged primarily in real estate and private equity investments, technology, and insurance. Bernard is active in the community, is an HR certification instructor and guest speaker, and has been a SHRM volunteer since 2014. His previous roles with SHRM Hawai‘i include State Council Director and President.

Workforce planning is crucial for any organization aiming to thrive in Hawai‘i’s business environment. It involves identifying current and future workforce needs to ensure the right talent is in place to meet organizational goals and touches every aspect of a business. I’m looking forward to this pre-conference session where we will delve into the key principles and practices of workforce planning and share practical examples of what local companies are doing to achieve long-term success.