When and How to Cut Ties

Even the best leaders occasionally deal with employees who just aren’t right for the practice. If you’ve laid out your expectations, provided the tools and training needed, and worked hard to coach your staff member up, only to discover an employee’s performance hasn’t improved, it’s time to cut ties.

Terminating an employee is never easy, and often employers hesitate because they want to avoid the stressful encounter. Yet we’ve generally found the quicker an employer makes the decision the better the outcome for both the practice and the employee. If you’re facing this situation, Dental Practice Advisors can help. First, we’ll support you as you work with your staff member to improve his or her performance, so you have the peace of mind that you’ve provided your employee with every opportunity to succeed. When it becomes clear that a change needs to be made, we’ll help you make sure the right documentation is in place and you avoid any ethical or legal mistakes.