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
By: Garrett Wilson As we head into the start of 2026, it’s worth reflecting on what happened…
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…
Professional Development that Actually Works
By: Garrett Wilson Professional development is one of the top five benefits dental professionals are looking for…
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…
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….
Solving Workforce Challenges by Extending Careers
By: Garrett Wilson The dental industry has been navigating a complex workforce puzzle: how do we retain…
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…
Dentists should assess your local hospitalization capacity as Omicron surge drags on
By: Margaret Scarlett, DMD The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is driving a national surge in COVID-19 cases, serious illness, and hospitalizations. With more than 750,000 cases a day in the US, the incidence of new COVID-19 cases and lack of availability of reliable testing means that a “Zero COVID strategy” may be out of reach to…
Dental Associate Contract: The first contract for the dental graduate
By: Bruce Bryen, CPA/CVA After finally graduating from dental school and taking any additional courses that might be needed where the potential associateship is being offered, the job now is waiting for those qualified to work. The title of Associate Dentist has a wonderful sound to it and the compensation package is one that will…
How To Run a Successful Dental Practice – Time to Get Pumped UP!
By: Dr. Paul Caselle We have closed out 2021, now it’s time to get pumped up about 2022 and run a successful dental practice by following these four steps: Assessment, Objectives, Plan, and Execution Assessment Objectives Plan Execution Assessment How well did you meet your personal and professional goals for the past year? What impediments…
How Dental Practices Can Attract & Retain Great Talent During the Great Resignation
By: Katie Klaes “I’m sorry, we are short staffed. Could you come back another day?” I was at my local Acura car dealership for routine maintenance needs. In the eight years I’ve had my car, they’ve always taken care of me same-day. A little inconvenient, but I did not mind making an appointment for a…
Dental Specialists on Your Team
By: Rubana S Masood DDS, MS, BA When it comes to comprehensive dental treatment planning, teamwork makes the dream work. With our patients’ ever increasing needs and the new advancements daily, dental specialists can serve an important role as a part of your practice. Dental specialists can help your patients receive the highest level of…
Dental Health Statistics in 2022: The Best and Worst States
By: Kevin Henry National dental provider Express Dentist has revealed its rankings of the states with the best and worst dental health. The comprehensive study ranked all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, giving each a score up to 100. It looked at 25 criteria, including dentists per capita, water fluoridation, and mouth appearance. States with the…
Top 5 Dental Student Loan Mistakes
Dental school is a hard, lengthy process, but worth it. You want to make sure that you set yourself up for success right out of the gate. 5 Dental Student Loan Mistakes to Avoid Here are the top 5 mistakes that Dental Students make regardding their loans: Borrowing more than you need The under-repayment plan…
Buying a dental practice for those having the stamina and intensity level to do so
By: Bruce Bryen, CPA/CVA Now that the dental school graduate has gone from new hire/associate to a somewhat more experienced dentist, he or she may feel ready to buy a dental practice, either an existing office or to “start up” a new one. Some may think about starting their own practice rather than acquiring an…
Free Dental CE Courses: Transatlantic Edition
By: Maysa Hattab Revisiting the perennial, occasionally contentious subject of free (or almost free) continuing dental education from a wintry northwest England by way of Ignite HQ, this time for those practicing in the UK, or anyone considering a move here. What’s the difference? Dental CPD Requirements Across the UK Unlike local board requirements stateside,…
5 Tips on Becoming a Dental Hygienist
By: Sara Brooks RDH, BS Congratulations! You decided you want to become a Dental Hygienist! So now what? Find the Best School for You Take Prerequisite Classes First Invest in Comfortable Scrubs and Shoes Ask Friends and Family to be Your Patients Find an Office to Work at 1. Find the Best School for You The…