Townie® Poll

Human Resources

Poll conducted from 1/2/2026 To 2/9/2026

Who primarily handles HR responsibilities in your practice?
2 total votes
50%
Dedicated HR staff member (in-house)
0%
Office manager or administrator
0%
Dentist/owner
0%
Outsourced HR service
0%
Centralized corporate HR (DSO)
50%
No formal HR role
How often is your employee handbook reviewed or updated?
1 total votes
0%
Annually
0%
Every few years
100%
Only when issues arise
0%
It hasn’t been updated
0%
We do not have an employee handbook
Is performance feedback provided on a regular basis?
0 total votes
0%
Scheduled and consistent
0%
Informal
0%
Only when issues arise
0%
Rare or never
Which position in your practice has the most turnover?
0 total votes
0%
Doctor/associate
0%
Assistant
0%
Hygienist
0%
Receptionist/Front desk
0%
Office manager
Have you had to fire anyone in the past year?
1 total votes
0%
Yes
100%
No
Does your practice conduct exit interviews when employees leave?
1 total votes
0%
Always
0%
Sometimes
0%
Rarely
100%
Never
Which role is currently the hardest to hire for in your practice?
1 total votes
100%
Hygienist
0%
Dental assistant
0%
Front desk/Administrative
0%
Office manager
0%
Dentist/Associate
0%
No current hiring needs
How does your practice support continuing education (CE) for team members?
0 total votes
0%
Pays for CE and provides paid time off
0%
Pays for CE, but CE is completed on personal time
0%
Encourages CE but does not provide financial support
0%
Team members complete CE independently
Are non-clinical team members (front office, managers) offered development or leadership training?
1 total votes
0%
Yes, regularly
0%
Occasionally
0%
Rarely
100%
No
What is your biggest HR challenge right now?
1 total votes
0%
Hiring qualified staff
0%
Retaining existing staff
100%
Managing performance or accountability
0%
Compliance, payroll, or HR administration
0%
HR is not a major issue
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