Question: What is a good vacation policy to have with my dental team? ANSWER: A good vacation policy for the team is one that benefits the employees and does not take away from the business. Of course, there are laws that need to be followed and it is...
First published on The Profitable Dentist. Owners often think money is the main motivator for employees, however studies show that if a person is paid what they feel is fair compensation, there are other ways they find their motivation. It’s important to remember, not...
Question: Should my dental team receive overtime pay for morning huddles? It was noted that you recommend 20-30 minutes for a morning huddle. Is this 20-30 minutes considered paid time where the employees clock in? And if so, considering that a practice would...
At the beginning of each year, bonuses are a popular topic in the dental industry. This makes sense, as dentists are trying to figure out how to make the new year better than the last. Many clinicians look for ways to motivate their team to hit new goals for the year,...
QUESTION: I’ve been working for this dentist for three years. She bought the former dentist’s practice. I’m the office manager. The team has weekly meetings to discuss the previous week. These meetings are supposed to be positive, but they’ve turned into nothing but...
