Stop us if you’ve heard this old job interview cliche before: In the middle of interviewing a candidate, the hiring manager asks, “What is your greatest weakness?” Without missing a beat, the candidate smiles slightly, folds their hands on their knees, and responds...
She was so pumped when she got the job and she’s already leaving? What the heck went wrong?! Like most things in life, it's rare that we can point to a single thing and say with certainty, “That is what caused this employee to quit or, for that matter, to stay.” It’s...
More often than you would think, we get calls from members wondering what they can do about someone who they think is impaired at work. When that happens, we immediately go into crisis control mode because, well, impairment at work is never acceptable. In this...
Learn how to interview better and you will get better employees. That said, some interview questions are stranger than others – and whether they’re useful depends on your strategy. What would YOU do if you were given an elephant you couldn’t refuse?
We’ve all heard of the “Great Resignation” by now–it’s no secret that employees are quitting their jobs in record numbers across the country. But the reality of the situation is that the “Great Resignation” can really be thought of as a “Great Job Hop” since most of...
Many employers view new hires as a leap of faith, and when working out the financial details, CEDR often gets questions about what types of wage offers to make and which demands to accept. Personally, I categorize applicants in one of three ways to help me determine...
“Your company offers contracts for associate doctors and hygienists, but what about dental assistants, office managers, receptionists, and so forth? In today’s society, wouldn’t it be prudent to have contracts for everyone?” In general, the answer is no, with the...
We work with quite a few doctors who have purchased a second practice at some point during their careers. Here's one recent set of questions about making that transition, with minimal edits to protect privacy. "I recently bought a second practice (Practice B) and have...
We've released our next CEDR infographic, and it's all about creating the best, smartest, and most effective job ads. Here's the low-down on what information you need to include and how to attract and identify top candidates. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for our HIRING...
What's the very best interview question out there? What questions will reveal exactly which candidates will excel and thrive at your practice? You only need one. Or, at least, you only need one question framework. It’s the “tell me about” technique. Here are some...
What steps should you take before, during, and just after your new hire’s first day at work? Here are our best HR tips for onboarding new employees and getting them off to a running start.
I am sure most of you have at some point pondered shredding or even, gasp, throwing away resumes and applications from your past non-hires. I cannot put enough emphasis on the importance of keeping your hiring documentation to avoid your worst nightmare — a costly...
