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My Favorite Human Resources Myths - Part 2

My Favorite Human Resources Myths - Part 2

This is Part Two of a three part series about Human Resources Myth. You can read Part One here.  I want to stress that these HR myths are not unique...

| 8 years ago
My Favorite Human Resources Myths - Part 1

My Favorite Human Resources Myths - Part 1

I want to stress that these HR myths are not unique to dental offices.  I have experienced these in companies large and small, but as business owners,...

| 8 years ago
Getting Buy-In From Your Dental Team

Getting Buy-In From Your Dental Team

In my last article, I talked about one strategy for implementing change in your practice. This concept focused on changing the actions of the dental team...

| 9 years ago
One Strategy to Change Staff Behavior
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One Strategy to Change Staff Behavior

One of the greatest mistakes I have seen countless managers and business owners make is convincing themselves that they will be able to influence everyone's...

| 9 years ago
Setting SMART Goals for the Practice

Setting SMART Goals for the Practice

As many of us move into the New Year, we set resolutions. Many times these are grand statements to be a better person, lose weight or spend more time...

| 9 years ago
The Three Types of Employees
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The Three Types of Employees

My wife has been a dental assistant for nearly 20 years. It has always been interesting as an HR professional to watch her interactions in the...

| 9 years ago
Hiring: Those Nagging Doubts

Hiring: Those Nagging Doubts

Many times in the hiring process you come down to two final candidates – but now you are torn between which one you want to hire.  All in all this...

| 9 years ago
What to Look For in a Resume
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What to Look For in a Resume

In previous articles, I wrote about the hiring process – from how to build a job description to what to ask in an interview. These next few articles...

| 9 years ago
More Interview Questions You Don't Want to Ask

More Interview Questions You Don't Want to Ask

In my last article, I went over some interview questions you should never ask. Remember all it takes is one person to lodge a complaint and your dental...

| 9 years ago
Interview Questions You Don’t Want to Ask

Interview Questions You Don’t Want to Ask

So, if my last article made you nervous, then this one should offer you a bit of relief. If you have ever brought in a practice management consultant...

| 9 years ago
Hiring For Your Dental Practice and the EEOC

Hiring For Your Dental Practice and the EEOC

In previous articles about hiring for your dental practice, I dove into a number of ways to interview that will help you select the right candidate. In...

| 9 years ago
Job Postings: Do I Need to Spend Money?

Job Postings: Do I Need to Spend Money?

In my last article, we talked about which paid job board I recommend using and why. So what if you don't have any money? Let's be clear – for the...

| 9 years ago