Long a part of medical doctor staffing, dentists requiring visa sponsorship have come to represent a much larger segment of the available work force. Often these associate candidates bring extensive training and geographic flexibility that is not easily found in the domestic applicant pool. Also, they often offer a longer-term associate solution, as the visa…

The new employee orientation and mainstreaming process is known as “employee onboarding.” Keeping in mind that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, your practice should make absolutely sure that new hires feel welcomed, valued, and prepared for what lies ahead during your new employee orientation or onboarding process. Below is…

Associate Agreements (contracts) can suffocate us at a time we should be reveling in a new opportunity. However, many dentists don’t understand what is in their contracts, in turn complicating the process and turning this joy of new opportunity into a whirlwind of anxiety and trepidation. This article is not intended to be legal advice.…

In February, 192,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy, according to the Labor Department. It was the largest single monthly gain—excluding census workers—since early 2006. While not a windfall of jobs, considering the nearly 800,000 jobs lost in March of 2009 alone, it is a stark improvement. While the figure may have improved because…

In many ways, the dental community is isolated from the rest of the business world. While the corporate world is encroaching, most practices are still built around the owner who, generally, has little formal business training and may well remember the days when a handshake was enough. As recruiters, we often start our relationships with…