Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP joins us again to discuss the common topic of Working Interviews and Skills Assessments. As more practices hire from within and from outside the dental world, assessing a candidate's abilities becomes super important. The resume and interview only tell us so much. While it's logical to want to see a candidate in action, we will explain the nuances of both methods, the pros and cons, and the compliance risks. Bent Ericksen Clients: please refer to the Forms area of your HR Director account for the two agreements mentioned in today's episode. To learn more about Bent Ericksen's HR Director system and HR consulting, check us out: https://bentericksen.com/

Do you ever feel like you're just running from one crisis to the next? Today we explore the HR craziness of turnover using two analogies. Many practices struggle with turnover (both resignation and termination). With the costs of turnover painfully clear, how can we break the cycle and walk upstream to find the root cause? You can learn more about Bent Ericksen & Associates and our HR support here: bentericksen.com/

Today we're concluding our 3-part series on Pregnancy! This episode focuses on the return-to-work phase, when our employee comes back to the practice after the birth and the leave of absence. We have our fantastic senior HR Specialist Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP back with us. Join us to learn about nursing, pumping, what if the employee doesn't want to return, or doesn't want to return full-time, and more! You can learn more about Bent Ericksen & Associates and our HR support here: bentericksen.com/

Today we're back with Part 2 in our series on pregnancy in the dental practice. We have Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP back with us to discuss the necessary steps right before, during, and after the leave of absence from your practice. Learn about terminology, including Baby Bonding vs Maternity Leave. Also learn general recommendations and some of the requirements in dentistry. You can learn more about Bent Ericksen & Associates here: https://bentericksen.com/

Today we kick off a 3 part series on Pregnancy with our fabulous HR Specialist Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP. We will cover all 3 phases of pregnancy: the first phase when the employee is pregnant and still working, the second while they are out on leave, and the third when they return to work. In Part 1 today we discuss radiographs, nitrous, accommodations, morning sickness, discrimination claims, paperwork, and other key topics. Enjoy!

Are you in a business partnership with one or more dentists? Are you considering this someday? We have seen several dental partnerships dissolve recently, including some for preventable reasons. Don't wait until there's a conflict, get ahead of things and proactively discuss your goals, beliefs, values, expectations, and more. Taking action now will make for a successful and rewarding partnership! Check out our free guide on successful partnerships: https://bentericksen.com/guide-to-successful-partnerships-download/ Learn more about our recommended personality, communication, and team building tool the Drake P3: https://bentericksen.com/drake-p3-assessments/

Today we are joined by Chuck Cohen, Managing Director at Benco Dental, Abe Kasbo, CEO of Verasoni Worldwide, and Tim Twigg, Bent Ericksen guru extraordinaire. The recent issue of Incisal Edge included an HR Survey of dental practices. This episode is a debrief with Chuck, Abe, and Tim about the results. Join us for a fast-paced discussion about the dental labor market!

Today is all about drama, gossip, backstabbing, talking negatively about the practice, and more. We are joined again by Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP to help us navigate this topic. Enjoy!

It's a topic no one wants to think about: workplace violence. And yet we have to talk about it, and we should talk about it. Join us to learn more about what workplace violence is, how to prevent it, and the new CA requirements. Here is a free Violence Prevention Checklist from Joyce: https://www.dentaledinc.com/wvp-opt-in Joyce Weeks is the owner and lead educator at Dental Ed, Inc., where she specializes in turning compliance chaos into confident action. With a background in immunology and global health, Joyce brings a science-based, people-centered approach to safety training — including the often-overlooked topic of workplace violence prevention. She’s passionate about helping dental teams create safer, more prepared work environments without the panic (and maybe even with a little humor). When she’s not translating regulations into real-world strategy, you can find her breaking down the science of infectious diseases to help dental professionals protect their patients, their teams, and themselves.

We talk about what to do, and today is all about what NOT to do. When you're interviewing, what are the questions to avoid? Are there questions you can't ask? Can you check an applicant's social media prior to hiring? Tune in to find out!

Join us today for a deep dive on rest breaks, meal periods, lunches, etc. What are you required to provide? What is the difference between federal and state rules? What is paid or unpaid? Enjoy!

Today we have some quick tips on Job Postings. How can you stand out from the crowd? What are some compliance considerations? How can you craft your Unique Employment Proposition? Enjoy!

Today we are joined again by Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP for a discussion about attendance issues. Let's say an employee is showing up late or chronically calling out, what can you do? What if some or all of the absences are protected? Join us today as we break down the variables and provide guidance on each area!

Today is all about smartphone and smartwatch use in the practice. What can you do if an employee is always on their phone? What if your manager uses a phone for work? We're joined today by Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP to help us navigate this common topic. Enjoy!

Today we're revisiting "People Power", the HR Training course for dentists, spouses, and managers. There is a serious lack of comprehensive proper HR training in the dental field. On the podcast today are Michelle Allen and Adrienne Twigg, discussing this critical need. Join us today and learn how they are helping HR leaders gain confidence to handle the day-to-day HR challenges facing practices nationwide. Learn more here: https://bentericksen.com/people-power/

Payroll Deductions in HR: this is a very common topic, especially at the end of employment. What if someone doesn't return their key or uniforms? Do you have to get something in writing to make a payroll deduction? Can you deduct as much as you want? Today we explore this important topic and dig into the state-specific nuances. At the end we discuss other perspectives on deductions and turnover. Enjoy!

We were off last week for spring break, welcome back everyone! Today we have an episode on Obligations vs Opportunities. In HR we face both. Which is which and what do we do?

Today's episode covers the basics of handling a harassment claim. Harassment can come in many forms. How can you prevent it? What are your state requirements for training? How does everything unfold and in what order? Here is the Alerts page referenced: https://bentericksen.com/employment-compliance-alerts/ As always, don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions or need help. Our team is here for you!

Today we have a short overview of state rules for final paychecks. When an employee leaves, how quickly do you have to pay them their final paycheck? What about direct deposit? Does it matter if they're fired or resigning? Listen to today's episode for all the answers!

Get ready for an epic discussion with Dr. Brad Chvatal, an amazing orthodontist in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Brad has practiced and led a successful multi-location team for over 20 years. This is a fun and wide-ranging chat on many important HR topics: —Does anyone want to work anymore? —The dentist's role as a leader and their responsibility to their team —Hiring people from outside dentistry —Creating a culture where people want to work —Onboarding & Training —Coaching and Giving Feedback —Standards vs Rules —Interviewing using the "Speed-Dating" model —Establishing a Leadership Team —Delegating Tasks vs Delegating Vision —Goals and Reward Systems —Personal Growth as the Leader —HR Compliance and HR Systems —and much more!