When it comes time to interview, what questions should you ask? What are the different categories and types of questions? In this episode we focus on interview questions, specifically Behavioral-Based questions and the value they bring to your process. Enjoy!

Interview Questions - The Basic Categories and Examples

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!

Cell Phone Usage in the Office

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!

Attendance - How To Handle Chronic Issues

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!

Job Posting Tips

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!

Lunches, Meal Periods, Rest Breaks - How do they work and what is paid or unpaid?

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! 

Questions Not to Ask in an Interview

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.

Workplace Violence Prevention w/ Joyce Weeks BS MSc

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!

Gossip and Drama! What can you do?

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! 

Discussion - The HR Survey Results from Incisal Edge

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/


Business Partnerships - Topics to Discuss For Success

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!

Interview Questions - The Basic Categories and Examples

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