Let’s Hire A Great Staff

As a result of the downturn in the economy, there has never been a better time in recent memory to hire. The labor pool is flooded with plenty of talented and experienced job seekers.

I recently was speaking with one of my kids about his memories of having a tropical fish tank when he was a kid growing up. Adding new fish wasn’t always easy. Some fish are stronger than others, some are more low-key, others are bright and colorful. The trick is to keep all of the fish happy in the tank, balancing the pH levels to make sure the water doesn’t become too acidic or too alkaline – otherwise a fish could die.  Andy remembered that we would go to the pet store and buy a kind of pH balancer that you would add to the water to avoid this problem.

Managing a tropical fish tank and handling a changing and growing office staff are similar. As we add new “fish” to our tank, there is the likelihood that the pH levels in the office will change. Unfortunately, we can’t just add a few drops of a chemical solution to maintain neutrality.

Assembling and maintaining a caring, talented, customer service oriented staff is the biggest challenge in dentistry, because you simply can’t have a great practice without an amazing staff. So take advantage of this unusual hiring opportunity to find some great employees. Be patient – be selective – resist the temptation to hire the “first warm body”. With the labor supply finally working in your favor, chances are excellent for a happy fish tank.