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In this episode Gary Takacs and co-host Naren Arulrajah discuss how to build a successful onboarding process that integrates new hires smoothly, reduces turnover, and sets them up for long-term success in your practice. Discover proven strategies to ensure every new team member becomes an asset from day one. Gary shares real-world examples of why employees leave, the importance of mentorship, and the key training areas every new hire must go through. Whether you’re hiring now or preparing for future growth, this episode is packed with insights to help you attract, train, and retain top talent.
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Timestamps
- 00:00:28 – Introduction
- 00:00:51 – Announcements
- 00:02:13 – Marketing Tip with Naren Arulrajah – Why Are Google Ads & Social Media Ads Much More Expensive Than SEO?
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- 00:07:37 – The importance of a structured onboarding process in a dental practice
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www.thrivingdentist.com/thriving-practice-strategy-meeting/ - 00:13:47 – The biggest mistake most dental practices make when onboarding
- 00:17:15 – How to assign a Big Sister / Big Brother Mentor to new hires for support
- 00:20:27 – Why values & culture need to be communicated clearly during onboarding
- 00:24:06 – How poor onboarding leads to higher turnover & costly staff replacement cycles
Q&A Segment
- 00:28:09 – Q1: What are your thoughts on requiring working interviews for potential new team members?
- 00:34:07 – Q2: I have an outdated employee manual. Is it necessary to update it?
- 00:37:06 – Q3: When should a new team member be included in the practice’s bonus system?
- 00:39:41 – Q4: I used to do annual team reviews, but I haven’t since COVID. What’s the best cadence for review meetings?
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Gary became a successful practice owner by purchasing a fixer-upper practice and developing it into a world-class dental practice. He is passionate about sharing his hard-earned insights and experiences with dental practices across the globe.