In a tight economy, should a staff bonus system be out of the question? Many dentists think so, due to flat or decreasing production over the last two years. But that’s exactly why they should consider a well-structured bonus plan — it can motivate a team to increase productivity and production, two signs of a growing practice! A bonus system will not magically make a sluggish economy disappear, but it can light a fire under a team to do everything in its power to reach challenging practice goals. However, before implementing an effective bonus structure, the practice’s systems — especially scheduling, collections, and case presentation — must be evaluated and updated. High-performance systems allow the team to function at its potential.
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