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In this tight job market, discerning dental candidates want excellent compensation as well as a great working environment. Ideally, you want to attract candidates who value personal and professional growth. This article describes what you can you do to create this kind of culture so that that these candidates are eager to work with you.
Last week, I wrote an article, The Holiday Gift Dilemma, about how to make the mandatory office cash bonus more interactive and meaningful. But since then, a few of my clients have asked additional questions about what amount of money they should give their team members for their holiday gift. So, this Ask Sharyn responds to everyone’s joint confusion: How much cash should I give my team at Christmas?
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How would you describe your role with patients? Do you see yourself as the white knight hero swooping in to rescue them from gum disease or as a sage guide offering advice on how to have a healthier mouth? In this article, we will explore who should be the “hero” in your practice and how this perspective could change your approach to presenting treatment options.
Do you have to give your dental team a holiday “gift” every year? Is there any way of making this expectation more meaningful? Here are 5 alternatives to simply handing out checks to your dental team.
Why do some dental office teams thrive while others struggle? What do the dentists at successful practices have in common? And most importantly, can their skills and attitudes be taught and replicated at less successful practices?
Money solves a lot of problems, right? But more money via a bonus system may not be the answer to motivate your team. What will?
View your current payroll costs at a glance and forecast the impact of potential raises. You will be able to see any compensation inequities, compare payroll costs to your production and calculate the costs of proposed raises against your production goals.
“As an Office Manager, I’ve seen a great difference in my practice since starting with Sharyn. Three years ago our staff was in turmoil with a lot of infighting and gossip and some jealousy directed towards me.
I had given up because everything I did was judged. Now I have learned to have more one-to-one communication and by being more vulnerable with individuals I found my leadership voice. As a team, we’re all focused on the same goals.
Last year, in August we produced $88,000. This year we’re on track to produce $111,000 this month. I know it’s because we learned how to follow through with patients and communicate our expectations while building our systems.
Sharyn has gotten us out of our comfort zone and inspired us to dream bigger and it works.”