Unexpected call-outs can throw your dental practice into chaos—but they don’t have to! In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Pardue Salisbury break down how to create an attendance culture that keeps your team accountable without being rigid. They’ll share real-world strategies for managing sick calls, setting clear attendance policies, and keeping your team engaged.
What You’ll Learn:
? How to prevent a culture of absenteeism from spreading in your practice ??
? The importance of direct communication about attendance expectations ???
? Why texting in sick is a problem—and how to fix it ??
? A reward system that actually works to improve attendance ??
? How to balance compassion with accountability when employees need time off ??
? The must-have policies every practice needs for handling sick days ??
Real Results in Action:
Sandy shares how one dental office cut unexpected call-outs dramatically using a simple "Ping Pong Game" reward system—and how you can implement it in your own practice!
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Take Action Today:
Don’t let last-minute sick calls disrupt your practice! Take Sandy’s Challenge:
Review your attendance policies—are they clear and effective?
Establish a protocol for how employees must call in sick ??
Consider an attendance reward system to boost reliability ???
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Unexpected call-outs can throw your dental practice into chaos—but they don’t have to! In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Pardue Salisbury break down how to create an attendance culture that keeps your team accountable without being rigid. They’ll share real-world strategies for managing sick calls, setting clear attendance policies, and keeping your team engaged.