Townie® Poll

Human Resources

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

Who primarily handles HR responsibilities in your practice?
426 total votes
77%
Dedicated HR staff member (in-house)
7%
Office manager or administrator
12%
Dentist/owner
1%
Outsourced HR service
1%
Centralized corporate HR (DSO)
3%
No formal HR role
How often is your employee handbook reviewed or updated?
52 total votes
15%
Annually
27%
Every few years
19%
Only when issues arise
19%
It hasn’t been updated
19%
We do not have an employee handbook
Is performance feedback provided on a regular basis?
51 total votes
25%
Scheduled and consistent
37%
Informal
20%
Only when issues arise
18%
Rare or never
Which position in your practice has the most turnover?
48 total votes
10%
Doctor/associate
52%
Assistant
10%
Hygienist
27%
Receptionist/Front desk
0%
Office manager
Have you had to fire anyone in the past year?
53 total votes
28%
Yes
72%
No
Does your practice conduct exit interviews when employees leave?
53 total votes
15%
Always
23%
Sometimes
15%
Rarely
47%
Never
Which role is currently the hardest to hire for in your practice?
53 total votes
42%
Hygienist
15%
Dental assistant
13%
Front desk/Administrative
2%
Office manager
6%
Dentist/Associate
23%
No current hiring needs
How does your practice support continuing education (CE) for team members?
52 total votes
38%
Pays for CE and provides paid time off
21%
Pays for CE, but CE is completed on personal time
19%
Encourages CE but does not provide financial support
21%
Team members complete CE independently
Are non-clinical team members (front office, managers) offered development or leadership training?
52 total votes
23%
Yes, regularly
33%
Occasionally
23%
Rarely
21%
No
What is your biggest HR challenge right now?
51 total votes
35%
Hiring qualified staff
10%
Retaining existing staff
27%
Managing performance or accountability
8%
Compliance, payroll, or HR administration
20%
HR is not a major issue
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