For years, conventional business wisdom has told us that diligent, hard-working, obedient employees were the Holy Grail of human resources. This thinking has informed the way we evaluate students, workers and even managers for generations. Read more...

While a thoroughly written job description impacts whether a position is exempt from overtime pay, it’s not the most important consideration, says Scott Young, a partner in the Cincinnati law office of Thompson Hine. According to Young, far more imperative are “what the duties are and what the employee is doing.” That way, if a company is audited by the U.S. Department of Labor, the employer will be able to present a prima facie case that an employee has been properly classified. A prima facie argument is one that is accepted as correct until proved otherwise. Read more...

Finding the right person for the job can be a difficult task, no matter the industry. Sometimes the perfect candidate is already a part of the organization. Other times, businesses need to look externally to find the right individual. There are advantages and disadvantages to both strategies. Read more...

If your small business is not generating 80 percent of its income from 20 percent of your clients, it might be time to re-evaluate how you run your company. One method to consider for upping your bottom line is human resource software. Be mindful, however, that even the most valuable software can’t replace the heartbeat of any successful enterprise---a skilled and professional staff. Read more...