A lot has changed in the dental industry in the past year and even more is poised to change in the future. Now is the time to update the foundation of your practice by taking on the needs of its most vital resource, its people. Human resources can be a challenge for any industry. With the tenuous economic state of the world, having an efficient and well thought out annual plan is vital and it starts with a few simple questions.
Where Will Each Employee be in 5 Years?
Knowing whether an employee is a good fit within a practice is very important, but it is not always as cut and dry as that. What you should ask yourself is, “If I were to start the practice again, would I hire everyone back or would there be a few changes?” Judging the performance of a worker is not necessarily the only factor when deciding to eject or keep them. Personality plays a major role in the functionality of a practice. Without good chemistry, an entire practice can fold. Finding those workers with a balance of personality and skill is crucial to creating a solid 5 year plan.
Update Job Descriptions
Job descriptions help employees understand what their role is in a practice. When properly worded, job descriptions act as a map to help guide employees through their tasks. Unfortunately, many practices tend to put off updating job descriptions, leaving a lot of gray area for employees to get lost in.
Champion Positive Inward Growth
Inward attention to your practice is very important. Try not to get so involved in the numbers game that you lose sight of the human elements of the job. Sometimes running a practice without an HR can be scary. Fortunately there are resources available such as business forums and coaching programs to help bring in more ideas and make the job less daunting.
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