Townie® Poll

Human Resources

Poll conducted from 1/18/2021 To 2/16/2021

Do you have a human resources generalist in the office?
198 total votes
15%
Yes
85%
No
Which HR issue is most important in a dental practice?
101 total votes
23%
Retention
20%
Recruitment
42%
Training and compliance
7%
Health and safety
9%
Discipline
Which position in your practice has the most turnover?
102 total votes
4%
Doctor/associate
55%
Assistant
10%
Hygienist
30%
Receptionist/Front desk
1%
Office manager
How was your employee handbook/HR manual created?
102 total votes
13%
I wrote it myself
24%
I used an online template and edited it as needed
7%
I hired a lawyer
29%
I hired an HR/consulting company to create it
27%
I do not have an employee handbook or HR manual
Have you ever encountered or suspected embezzlement in your practice?
103 total votes
26%
Yes, I've encountered it
21%
Yes, I've suspected it
52%
No
Would you say your office has high turnover?
102 total votes
19%
Yes
81%
No
Have you ever recorded phone calls as a means to train staff?
102 total votes
30%
Yes
70%
No
Does your practice have a written standard operating procedure that outlines responsibilities and instructions for non-clinical employees?
103 total votes
59%
Yes
41%
No
How does the front office primarily communicate with back office staff?
101 total votes
9%
Headset (or walkie-talkie system)
3%
Phone
8%
Lights or buzzers
66%
Verbally
14%
Electronically (e.g. email)
Have you had to fire anyone in the past year?
102 total votes
26%
Yes
74%
No
Sponsors
Townie Perks
Townie® Poll
How many labs do you use on a regular basis?
  
Sally Gross, Member Services Specialist
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email: sally@farranmedia.com
©2023 Dentaltown, a division of Farran Media • All Rights Reserved
9633 S. 48th Street Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85044 • Phone:+1-480-598-0001 • Fax:+1-480-598-3450