Have you struggled with multiple generations in your practice? Are the young workers a different breed, super weird, and talk funny?

We are honored to have Ryan Vet on the show to help navigate this world. Ryan is a globally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and podcaster. He has advised Fortune 500 companies, launched startups, and spoken at over 1,000+ events.

Join us as we dissect the generational metrics, future trends, how major events have shaped each generation, why Gen Z seems so casual, what Gen X'ers want, and more!

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Did you hear the one about the fake penis at the drug testing facility? Or the pouch of pee under the employee's skirt?

Join Trisha and Alan for Part 2 on Drug Testing in the workplace! Today we discuss fun stories of employees trying to fake their results. We also dive into the recommended process when you suspect something with an employee and you're not sure. We discuss the important reframing of Performance Issues vs Substance Abuse.

Never a dull moment in HR!

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Today we're discussing Scary Letters (no not unemployment, that's not scary). Real scary letters are from attorneys representing former employees, threatening lawsuits and legal action, demanding settlements, etc.

Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP joins Alan Twigg to break down where these scary letters come from, and the two common paths forward. Spoiler alert: if you have your HR stuff together, it's a whole lot better! Enjoy.

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Join us today for our 4 predictions for HR trends in 2026! Alan covers what he sees coming this year, including:

1. The impact of AI on employee awareness

2. The pace of HR legal changes

3. Hiring and onboarding people from outside dental

4. Mental Health in the workplace

What trends do you see coming in 2026? We'd love to hear your thoughts: https://bentericksen.com/podcast-suggestions/

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Have a great day!

Happy new year! To kick off 2026 we're discussing the common scenario of employees not following policies. We're joined again by Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP. Learn the steps and key management materials. Enjoy!

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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.

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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: [email protected].

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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.

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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?

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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!

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