Jeni Bell
Senior Editor, HFMA
What makes a good hospital a great employer? We took a look at the hospitals that made Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list in 2006 to find out, as Fortune puts it, “what makes them so great.” Here’s what Fortune had to say about the two hospitals ranked in the top 20:
Griffin Hospital, Derby, Conn. (Rank: 4): “Money isn't everything. Despite pay scales that are 5 percent to 7 percent lower than hospitals in its area, Griffin received 5,100 applications for a range of 160 open positions in 2005, largely due to its top-notch reputation for patient care,” Fortune says.
Baptist Health Care, Pensacola, Fla. (Rank: 18): “New hires at this Southern hospital group wear an ID badge sticker for the first 90 days so that co-workers can offer a helping hand,” Fortune says. “To brush up on company culture, after five months they're invited to a day of skits, contests, and speakers.”
Six other hospitals made the top 100. Their attributes were a mixture of dedication to mission, great incentives, and innovative employee support. What makes your hospital a great place to work?
