Sandy Pardue, Consultant/Classic Practice Resources
Sandy Pardue, Consultant/Classic Practice Resources
Sandy Pardue of Classic Practice Resources & Dana Pardue Salisbury discuss issues facing the dental practice owner of today.
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Too Sick to Work? Managing the Unexpected Absentee

Too Sick to Work? Managing the Unexpected Absentee

3/13/2025 3:08:38 AM   |   Comments: 0   |   Views: 44
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Unexpected call-ins can throw your dental practice into chaos—but they don’t have to! In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Pardue Salisbury break down how to create an attendance culture that keeps your team accountable without being rigid. They’ll share real-world strategies for managing sick calls, setting clear attendance policies, and keeping your team engaged.



What You’ll Learn:
How to prevent a culture of absenteeism from spreading in your practice 
The importance of direct communication about attendance expectations
Why texting in sick is a problem—and how to fix it
A reward system that actually works to improve attendance
How to balance compassion with accountability when employees need time off
The must-have policies every practice needs for handling sick days

Real Results in Action:
Sandy shares how one dental office cut unexpected call-outs dramatically using a simple "Ping Pong Game" reward system—and how you can implement it in your own practice!

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Take Action Today:
Don’t let last-minute sick calls disrupt your practice! Take Sandy’s Challenge:
Review your attendance policies—are they clear and effective?
Establish a protocol for how employees must call in sick ??
Consider an attendance reward system to boost reliability ???


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Unexpected call-outs can throw your dental practice into chaos—but they don’t have to! In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Pardue Salisbury break down how to create an attendance culture that keeps your team accountable without being rigid. They’ll share real-world strategies for managing sick calls, setting clear attendance policies, and keeping your team engaged.
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