Hiring & Firing Questions & Answers

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Am I required to have a written job description for every person that works in my practice?

My spouse works in my office in an unpaid capacity. Does she need a job description?

What considerations should I make when a long term employee leaves my practice?

How do I replace an employee without forewarning her/him of my decision?

Should I list the compensation I am willing to pay in my help wanted ad?

Are there sources for CAs besides classified ads?

When is the best day of the week to run my ad?

How do I write an employment ad?

Can I ask an interviewee for names of past supervisors?

How can I run a help wanted ad more economically?

Should I tell define the application process in the ad or leave it up to the individual to decide how they will apply?

What other sources might I consider for my help wanted ad?

What techniques can I use to increase the quality of the people I bring in for interviews?

How is the perspective of compensation different for a potential associate than the owner?

I cannot seem to find the right people for jobs. What am I doing wrong?

Why is planning an interview important?

Can you give me some tips on conducting an interview?

How do I know if training I am providing to my employees is “working?”

How do I handle an employee that is always late?

What is the best way to fire an employee with performance problems?

How do I decide how much to pay my employees?

My first interview with a potential associate went well. Is it best to make an offer on the spot?

What are some things I should think about before I hire an associate?

Should I pay an associate more money to avoid the risk of losing him/her?

What approaches are available that can be used to develop leads for an associate?

How can I pare down the number of resumes for an associate to a reasonable number?

What are the key elements to conducting a good associate interview?

Why should associates be paid more than in the past?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate a straight salary?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate based on 100% production based compensation?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate based on a salary draw against production?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate based on salary with an additional payment based on production?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate based on salary or draw with paid benefits based on production?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate on a production based compensation with a payment for overhead?

What are the best references to check from the list that is offered?

What is the proper way to extend a job offer to avoid future misunderstandings?

Should I have an attorney prepare my associate agreement or can I use a “model” agreement?

What are the main points that should be covered in a “non-compete” clause?

Should my offer to an associate detail their compensation in writing?

How important is it that I specify hours or duties as part of an associate agreement?

What is the best section in the newspaper to place a “help wanted” ad for a CA?

Are there any restrictions on the number of hours that you can schedule an adult to work?

Is it proper for a CA to give a doctor advice on the type of person to hire?

How many people should we interview before extending a job offer?