You hired a great team member…Now what? The first 90 days can make or break a new hire's success—and most practices are getting it wrong. Onboarding isn't paperwork; it's the culture blueprint.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why onboarding starts before day one
• How to design a 90-day onboarding plan that boosts retention
• The difference between "new" and "fresh" hires—and why it matters
• How to use mentors, feedback loops, and performance tracking for long-term success
• A plug-and-play roadmap to create confident, culture-fit team members
Most practices stop leading once the contract is signed—but that's when real leadership begins. In this episode, Kelly Dahmer dives deep into why onboarding is not just a checklist but a cultural shift. With 46% of new hires failing within 18 months, it's not enough to hope your new team member "figures it out."
Kelly shares the “Next Level” way to onboard: setting expectations early, assigning peer mentors, using role-specific onboarding checklists, and clarifying who to go to for what. You'll also learn how to structure 30-day reviews, how to support performance-based raises, and how to turn red flags into growth opportunities—or graceful exits.
Perfect for dental practices, this episode gives you actionable steps to improve retention, morale, and productivity. Whether you're onboarding a dental assistant, office manager, or hygienist, these principles apply across your team.
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🔗 Links & Resources: https://nextlevelpractice.com/
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