Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson is the CEO and Founder of Pay Insights, a company dedicated to simplifying compensation information to build trust and transparency between employees and employers. He uses over 17 years of human resources experience to provide better data and educational resources to promote happier and healthier workplace relationships.

Garrett obtained his master’s degree through the University of South Dakota in Human Resources and bachelor’s degree in business management from Minnesota State University – Mankato. He also holds multiple senior level HR certificates. When not working, you can catch Garrett creating fun travel adventures with his wife, spending time with family, or whipping up something delicious in the kitchen.

the year end bonus headache no one warned you about

The Year-End Bonus Headache No One Warned You About

By: Garrett Wilson As we head into the start of 2026, it’s worth reflecting on what happened…

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When the Same Problems Repeat, It Is Not the People

When the Same Problems Repeat, It Is Not the People

By: Garrett Wilson Let’s face it. One of your core responsibilities as a leader is navigating people…

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professional development that works

Professional Development that Actually Works

By: Garrett Wilson Professional development is one of the top five benefits dental professionals are looking for…

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equal pay vs. fair pay

Equal Pay vs. Fair Pay: What’s Best for Your Practice?

By: Garrett Wilson Compensation is one of the toughest decisions dental offices face. Limited access to reliable…

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proactive compensation strategy

No Compensation Strategy? You’re Contributing to Turnover

By: Garrett Wilson Payroll might be your biggest expense, but turnover is what’s really bleeding your practice….

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solving workforce challenges

Solving Workforce Challenges by Extending Careers

By: Garrett Wilson The dental industry has been navigating a complex workforce puzzle: how do we retain…

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Compensation Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Compensation Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

By: Garrett Wilson You’re trying to set competitive pay for your staff, but finding accurate compensation data…

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What is your why?

By Mohammed Hammoud | March 2, 2022

By: Mohammed Hammoud Many of us are confronted with hopeless situations in which we no longer feel guided. Whether it be rejection from dental school to not feeling passionate about our future choices, we ask ourselves, why? It creates a sense of frustration because we fell short of our dreams. In most cases, people give…

Having an Infection Control Coordinator can save you money!

By Michelle Strange | February 25, 2022

We already know that infection control is paramount for creating safe dental visits by ensuring the safety of patients and staff. Both OSHA and the CDC also support the role of the ICC, with recommendations that every office should have one on-site. But aside from dental office safety, having an Infection Control Coordinator (ICC) to…

Infection Control Coordinator Training

By Michelle Strange | February 22, 2022

By: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH There has been a great deal of development in the subject of infection control (IC) over the last century as we have grown to understand the concept. We know how it affects the quality of treatment and overall dental office safety. Over time, research on infection control prevention and management…

Let this be the year of the Infection Control Coordinator

By Michelle Strange | February 17, 2022

By: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH Infection control (IC) is vital to protect the health and well-being of both patients and staff in any successful dental practice. It should be a priority to appoint at least one infection control coordinator (ICC) responsible for the safe delivery of care. What is an Infection Control Coordinator? The CDC…

HIPAA in 2022: What’s on the horizon?

By Linda Harvey | February 15, 2022

By: Linda Harvey, MS, RDH Note to Reader: This blog is an excerpt of an article originally published on DentistryIQ. In case you weren’t aware, there are a number of HIPAA updates on the horizon. That’s because patient rights, data security, and digital transformations are mutating as quickly as the COVID variants. Table of Contents:…

This Will Supercharge Your Impact In Dentistry – It Did Mine!

By Dawn Patrick | February 9, 2022

This post originally appeared on Dew.life  By: Julie Friesen  What does making an impact in dentistry look like to you? Who do you want to influence the most? How can you make a difference in the work that you do? These are tough questions to ponder but I know if you are reading this, you…

“Google it”

By Katie Klaes | February 9, 2022

By: Katie Klaes Once a company’s name becomes a verb, you know they have made a huge impact on daily life and culture. Google receives about 3 million applications per year with an acceptance rate somewhere in the 0.2% to 0.67% range. The company was ranked #7 on Glassdoor’s 2022 list of Best Places to…

How one bad experience can destroy your entire dental practice

By David Rice | February 1, 2022

By: David Rice At 53 years of age, I’d like to tell you I’ve grown up. I really would. However, not so much. Sitcoms and stupid movies still win in my world. That said, what aging has afforded me in addition to the gray hairs is this. There is ALWAYS a great lesson to be learned. So,…

Things to consider when looking for a dental associate position

By Jennifer Murphy | January 30, 2022

By: Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD There are many, many factors to consider when looking for your next associate position. While the unicorn may be out there – your perfect job – it’s important to know your non-negotiables as well as what you are willing to compromise on in a dental associate position. So, let’s get…

Healthcare Real Estate – Leasing vs. Buying

By Dan Gleissner | January 24, 2022

By: Dan Gleissner, CARR One of the most common questions healthcare providers ask regarding their practice’s real estate is, “Should I purchase or lease my office space?” Many providers are quick to assume that, since they own their home, they should also own their office space. While that logic is sound and often times owning…