Townie® Poll

Bonuses and Incentives

Poll conducted from 12/14/2018 To 1/15/2019

As a practice owner, do you or would you offer any forms of bonuses or incentives to employees?
151 total votes
75%
Yes
25%
No
Should sign-on bonuses be considered when hiring associate doctors?
110 total votes
42%
Yes
58%
No
What kind of bonus do you feel has the most value to employees?
112 total votes
30%
Spot bonuses
24%
Profit sharing
5%
Non-cash recognitions
22%
Milestone bonuses
18%
Holiday bonuses
Besides money, which of these incentives would be best in a dental practice?
105 total votes
33%
Gift cards, coupons
7%
Bring in outside services (e.g., professional massages at work)
39%
Awarding extra paid time off or vacation days
10%
Honoring great employees publicly
10%
Improving equipment to make jobs easier
How often do you provide a free lunch to employees?
112 total votes
4%
Never
6%
Rarely
29%
Special occasions only
60%
Quarterly or more often
Do you offer a retirement plan for employees? (e.g. 401k)
110 total votes
44%
Yes, with some form of matching
8%
Yes, without any matching contributions
48%
No
Do you offer any form of educational investments for employees? (e.g., pay for CE courses, seminars)
110 total votes
75%
Yes
25%
No
Are family members of employees treated for free or at a reduced fee?
111 total votes
39%
Yes, for free
41%
Yes, at at reduced fee
16%
Depends on the treatment needed
5%
No
Should employees expect a small raise or a cost of living adjustment each year?
110 total votes
36%
Yes
64%
No
Is your team mostly hourly or salary workers?
111 total votes
14%
Salary
86%
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Sally Gross, Member Services Specialist
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Email: sally@farranmedia.com
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