Effective Hiring and Employee Retainment Strategies 

How you hire, onboard, and retain your staff can have a dramatic effect on the success of your practice. Remember, patient care is only as good as your staff is, so hiring top talent who are motivated to help patients is key! Here are some hiring strategies that will help set your eyecare practice apart from the competition.

1 | Utilize Online Platforms

Using online job platforms and professional networking sites can help get your job listing in front of more candidates who’ve uploaded their resumes. This allows you to easily determine if a potential job candidate has the required skill set. 

2 | Make the Job Offer and Benefits Package Attractive

People want more than just a monthly paycheck these days. So you need to sell applicants on why your practice is a great place to work. Salary is important, but benefits are just as important. Some things people look for in a job these days include: paid time off, paid sick leave, holiday pay, flexible scheduling, continuing education, and leadership development opportunities. Don’t be afraid to check out what your competitors are offering to see how you can set your practice apart!

3 | Face-to-Face Interviews are Crucial

While having the right skill set is important, having a positive attitude, good work ethic, and the ability to fit in with the rest of the staff is just as important. Face-to-face interviews can help you determine if a candidate is the right fit for your practice. This ensures that your practice runs more smoothly and decreases interoffice drama, which can only lead to decreased job satisfaction and higher turnover rates. So take the time to really get to know each candidate; you might even consider doing two or more rounds of interviews if necessary. 

4 | Proper Onboarding and Training

Throwing your employees to the sharks right away almost always sets them up for guaranteed failure and poor job satisfaction. So set your employees and your practice up for success by properly onboarding and training your employees. Having an employee handbook can help employees refer to the information they need when they need it. You should also consider a mentorship program in your office, pairing up long-time employees with new ones so they not only learn all the ins and outs of your practice, but have someone to turn to when they need advice or have questions. 

5 | Check In with Employees Regularly

Office meetings are great to go over changes in schedules or procedures, but don’t forget to check in with your employees by asking for feedback. Giving your staff a voice can help employees feel like their ideas and opinions matter. This collaborative approach to solving the challenges your practice faces can help you come up with more creative and effective solutions while also increasing job satisfaction and company loyalty!

Key Takeaways

Really getting to know applicants can help you determine if they have the skills needed and the right personality to fit in with your current staff. This can help decrease office drama and increase job satisfaction. Offering additional benefits, such as leadership training opportunities, can help attract top talent and set you apart from your competition. And by properly training and onboarding your new employees, you can set them up for success. Finally, giving your employees a voice and having a collaborative process can help your practice overcome any challenge you may face while also helping to decrease employee turnover.