Blog|Articles|January 27, 2026

How do you deal with troublesome employees?

Fact checked by: Chris Mazzolini

How do you handle a troublesome employee and what do you wish you’d known sooner? Take our quick, anonymous survey to share real-world tactics practice managers are using to coach, document and de-escalate tough situations.

Practice managers and administrators are often the first to spot, and solve, employee issues that can derail workflows, morale and patient experience. This short survey is a chance to share what’s actually worked in your practice, from early coaching conversations to documentation and escalation. We’ll use your responses to surface practical, real-world tips and patterns your peers can learn from; no names, no identifying details, just lessons that help other administrators handle tough situations more confidently and consistently.

You can take our anonymous survey in the window below or click here to take it.

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