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Healthcare practices know that sick leave is a must-have benefit. Here’s how to create and implement a policy that works for you — and for your employees.
There are many essential roles within medical offices. Employees fill the bulk of these positions, but independent contractors can play an important part in providing great service as well. This
When the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect, it provided an essential lifeline for employees affected by the pandemic. FFCRA provisions regarding mandatory sick leave for qualifying
UPDATED 5/31/2023 Bereavement leave can be bewildering. Beware these five common mistakes when designing a bereavement leave policy for your dental, optometry, or veterinary practice.
Even small dental practices must provide reasonable accommodations for employees. While this may seem like a hurdle, being informed helps simplify the process.
UPDATED 12/10/22 Independent contractors can solve staffing woes, but you have to tread carefully. Errors in classifying independent contractors can cause expensive problems. Here’s what you need to know.
Updated 2/28/2022 The first Friday in March is National Employee Appreciation Day, providing you with an opportunity to celebrate and recognize your employees’ achievements and contributions. Whether your surgical assistant,
What is the Affordable Care Act or ACA? How does the Affordable Care Act affect medical and dental practices? We’ll walk you through everything you need to know to stay
What happens if a team member in your dental practice rejects the COVID-19 vaccine? And what should you do? A dental HR guide.
Exit interviews have become standard in dental workplaces over the past ten years. Some may wonder why one would ask deep questions of a team member who is planning to
Every successful dental practice depends on more than just its medical professionals. Behind the scenes, a functioning HR department can be every bit as crucial as a skilled dentist. Some
The finish line is in sight for getting the pandemic under control. COVID-19 vaccinations are underway, and in most states, healthcare workers are first in line for this critical protection.
The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, and Moderna’s vaccine will likely be approved by the time you read this article. The scientific community has outperformed expectations by creating vaccines
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) mandated extended sick leave and family leave to deal with the demands of COVID-19. This act provided necessary relief to employees fighting the
California, Colorado, New York, Maryland, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Illinois are among several states that recently enacted new sick-leave laws under the FFCRA amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a move that
The dental industry faces a lot of challenges when it comes to compliance issues, and especially, payroll. Ask any dental practice for their biggest expense, and you’re likely to hear
The year 2020 posed tremendous challenges for medical, dental, optometry, and other healthcare practices. These unprecedented disruptions in how healthcare professionals do business placed strain on all the dedicated team
UPDATED 04/12/2023 Documenting employee performance issues is challenging on both sides of the table. Employers don’t enjoy delivering an unpleasant message, and it is difficult for dental employees to hear
Keeping your practice open through the pandemic is critical for your patients and your team. After all, patients rely on you to stay healthy, and your employees count on their
Performance management is one of the best ways to challenge and motivate health care teams. It’s also an essential tool for team leaders, who can use this system to assess
