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 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/

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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!

Pregnancy in the Dental Office - Part 1: Before The Birth

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/



Pregnancy in the Dental Office - Part 2: The Leave of Absence

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/


Pregnancy in the Dental Office - Part 3: Returning to Work

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/


Stop Putting Out Fires - Go Upstream!

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/

Working Interviews & Skills Assessments - Pros and Cons

Today we're joined by Olivia Smith with OS Dental Consulting to discuss Situational Leadership! We discuss what it entails, how it helps you lead your team throughout the employment lifecycle, and how it relates to your big practice goals. This is great stuff for all practice leaders!

Olivia Smith is a trusted consultant, coach, and national speaker with a passion for helping dental practices thrive. With experience supporting over 100 practices across the country, Olivia brings a wealth of knowledge in operations, practice transitions, team coaching, and training.

Connect with Olivia at osdentalconsulting.com or email: olivia@osdentalconsulting.com.

To learn more about Bent Ericksen's HR Director system and HR consulting, check us out: https://bentericksen.com/

Situation Leadership Skills with Olivia Smith!

Join us to discuss holiday parties and paid holidays! 

We are joined by Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP to discuss whether holiday parties are paid/unpaid, reducing liability, how to serve alcohol, what if marijuana is legal, religious accommodations, and when holidays are paid. 

To learn more about Bent Ericksen's HR Director Management System and HR consulting, check us out: https://bentericksen.com/

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Interview Questions - The Basic Categories and Examples

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