The Dental HR Podcast

Today we have a quick episode about Unpaid Time Off policies. Alan breaks down some of the common reasons, upsides, and downsides. Join us to learn about this common policy addition!

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After a couple weeks off for speaking events, we're back!

Today is a powerful episode with Dr. Martin Mendelson, a disabled dentist, author, speaker, and coach. Dr. Martin is one of our favorite colleagues for who he is and what he does!

Today's topics include: the science behind gratitude, toxic positivity, happiness research, leadership, personality & communication assessments, the work of Victor Frankl, and much more.

Check out Dr. Martin's info:

https://www.morewithmendelson.com/about

Dr. Martin's new book One Move Makes All The Difference: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-move-makes-all-the-difference-dr-martin-r-mendelson/1147463920?ean=9781636987897

https://www.instagram.com/docmartinempowers

https://www.linkedin.com/in/metamorphcoach/

https://www.facebook.com/metamorphcoach

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

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Get ready for a ton of positive practice wisdom!

Kirk Behrendt is the founder of ACT Dental which has helped thousands of dentists find joy, growth, and fulfillment from their practices. With too much negativity in dentistry, we wanted to bring a healthy dose of positivity and have Kirk share some of his wisdom with us.

Kirk and Alan discuss team recruiting, core values, choosing the practice life you want, how dentistry has changed, and much more. Kirk has an infectious optimism that we know you will enjoy!

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We're joined today by Marni Blythe to discuss practice culture!

Marni Blythe is an author, fractional COO, speaker, and business strategist. She is passionate about delivering lasting transformation.

Marni Blythe and Tiffany Wuebben are the authors of Culture Catalyst, a fantastic book that is absolutely stuffed with tips to make your practice better. Most business books have a couple good ideas and hundreds of pages of fluff. Not this one. Culture Catalyst is like 12 business books in one.

Marni joins Alan to discuss a few of the many gems in the book: 8 Dimensions of Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Self-Awareness, and the rise of AI in practice culture.

To learn more about Marni:

www.FullPocketCoaching.com

www.youtube.com/marniblythespeaks

www.instagram.com/marniblythespeaks

www.linkedin.com/in/marniblythe

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

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Today we have a listener question: "What do I do if an applicant tells me she's pregnant?"

Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP joins Alan Twigg to discuss this one. We break down what to say, what not to say, how to document it, what the rules are, and perspectives to consider.

Enjoy!

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Another listener question: "How do I navigate being a brand-new office manager?"

Are you a new manager? Are you now overseeing your peers? How do you lead a team you were recently a part of?

Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP joins Alan Twigg to discuss this common topic.

We discuss:

The dynamics of middle management: stuck between owners and employees

Job description nuances for managers

Proper training and risks for new managers

What specific power does a manager have? Raises. Hiring. Serious issues.

What does the policy manual say?

How can the owner(s) empower you in this new role?

Don't expect instant authority and obedience

Respect is earned over time

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

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Today we have another listener question: an employee had an accidental needlestick, yikes! Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP joins us to discuss worker's comp, general accidents or workplace injuries, paperwork, etc.

Learn how to properly handle all sorts of injuries in the workplace!

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Today we have a listener-submitted question: How Do I Talk to My Employee About Their Attendance Problem?

Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP and Alan T. Twigg discuss how to talk to employees who have chronic attendance issues. They discuss what to say, how to differentiate between protected and non-protected Sick Leave, the impact on patients, and addressing common employee responses.

In many cases, leaders want to keep their employees, especially with the tight labor market. So how do we navigate this very common issue?

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You've done all the wonderful delightful new-hire paperwork, and now it's months or years later. Raises, classification changes, full vs part time, benefits, schedule changes....how should you document these things?

Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP joins Alan to discuss this (super exciting) topic. Documentation is EVERYONE's favorite topic! (Maybe just Trisha's.)

Learn the downsides of failing to document these common HR changes. In this tight labor market, you need to do everything possible to create trust and avoid preventable turnover.

BEA Clients: refer to your Status Benefit Change Notice in the HR Director system!

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Joining us today is Kara Kelley SPHR, SHRM-SCP, a Fractional HR Business Partner and CEO of Clinical HR LLC. Kara is a friend and colleague who helps make sense of the crazy world of HR.

This discussion focuses on Artificial Intelligence in HR: hallucinations, hiring risks, what AI does really well right now, and where we might be going.

Also be sure to check out her podcast with Amy Wood: Compliant AF, which explores many areas of compliance! https://www.compliantafpodcast.com/

You can learn more about Kara and Clinical HR here: www.clinicalhr.com

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

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