Townie® Poll

HR and Staffing

Poll conducted from 5/12/2026 To 6/12/2026

Historically, which area has the most turnover in your office?
270 total votes
97%
Front desk
1%
Clinical
0%
Treatment coordinator
0%
Financial
2%
Other
Have you experienced difficulty finding/retaining staff in 2026?
 6 total votes
67%
Yes
33%
No
What do you feel is the biggest challenge in finding quality applicants?
6 total votes
17%
Opportunities are not well marketed
33%
Lack of training
33%
Declining job market
17%
Low or uncompetitive wages
Which asset is most important in a new hire?
 6 total votes
0%
Experience
0%
Education
100%
Personality
Which statement best describes the job training for your new hires?
6 total votes
67%
On the job training (jump right in)
33%
One-on-one training (we have a lead trainer)
0%
Review written materials, policies, procedures
Do your new hires have a probationary period?
6 total votes
17%
No
83%
Yes, 1–3 months
0%
Yes, 3–6 months
Do you have standardized wages for positions?
6 total votes
50%
Yes
50%
No
Do you have a written set of standard operating procedures for every position?
 6 total votes
50%
Yes
50%
No
What percentage of your staff are cross trained?
 6 total votes
0%
None
17%
Less than 25 percent
33%
25–50 percent
50%
More than 50 percent
Do you offer bonuses or other financial incentives?
6 total votes
100%
Yes
0%
No
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