Working for a Dentist Can be Fun

May 22
08:32

2012

Andrea Avery

Andrea Avery

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A dentist who owns their own office has a slew of opportunities to make the work environment fun for staff members.

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If you are a dentist who owns your own office and you are looking for ways to make your work environment more enjoyable for your staff members; there are several things you can do. First of all,Working for a Dentist Can be Fun Articles you can schedule a potluck each month. Everyone can bring in a dish. For those who may not be able to cook too well, they can be responsible for the plates, cups and utensils. If you don't have an area in your office that is suitable for this type of activity, you can always have it at someone's home. You can actually rotate. Each person will pick a month or two, depending on how many staff members you have. This will help to form a sense of camaraderie between everyone. Another thing you could do is allowing your workers to have fun during the holiday seasons. This doesn't mean that they can come dressed any way they want. When people go to the dentist, they still want to see some level of professionalism. However, there is a way to be modest and still have fun. So, during Christmas, for instance, everyone can wear red and green. You could also allow the workers to decorate the office. This may not seem like a major gesture. However, some of your staff members may not have family living close to them. So, their Christmas may be lonely. Therefore, having the opportunity to share in some of the festivities with someone, even if it's their co-workers can, make a world of difference. Lastly, call a meeting with your workers and talk to them directly about some of the things they would like to see. Be open to their ideas and don't shoot them down without listening and considering first. Then, you can explain to them some of the things you have come up with. Ask them how they feel about them. You can come up with all of the ideas that you want. However, if the people they are supposed to affect are not happy or excited about them, than they really won't accomplish what you desire. Being a dentist and having your own office, doesn't mean your place has to be ran like everyone else's. Implement some ideas that will help to create an enjoyable atmosphere for your staff members. Besides, they are the people who help to make the office run efficiently and smoothly. Without them, it would be extremely difficult for you to do your job, while having to worry about other affairs like setting appointments. So, by treating them with respect and making their work experience less stressful and more fun, you are helping to ensure that you never have a high turnover rate of workers.

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