Executives rule and are money-hungry while the people under management suffer - Anonymous employee Atrium Health Employee Review

2.0
Nov 17, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You have a job and your coworkers genuinely care about you, so long as you drink Kool-Aid and assimilate. There really are people who care about patients, their lives, and their families' lives. This place excels in the work/life balance department. Occasional get-togethers for employees and organization funded picnics.

Cons

Executives make exorbitant salaries that are unnecessary and the way they pay for them is from taking away the benefits from the workers. The "good ol' boy" system is in full effect here. Back door / Closed door agreements. Executives are more concerned with dancing and making public appearances than the actual overall health of the organization with regard to the employees. They do a survey every year and a "bonus" of $1100 is given if it is within a top percentage, so they will never get honest opinions because nobody believes it is "anonymous" when you have to enter your employee number and birthdate to even take the survey. The survey is so they can tout that they are "top" in the business in employee satisfaction according to a publication. Employee health benefits are atrociously poor when compared to other companies and the high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs are astronomical so it's not like having health benefits gets you anything. The employee retirement plan is horrible because the company investment matching is unbelievably low. Advancement is based on how well you know someone who can help you and not based on work merits, awards, or excellence.

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Pros

If you are fortunate enough to land on a team with a strong, supportive manager, you will truly flourish. I am currently in that position, and it has made a world of difference. I am visible, my contributions are valued, and I am encouraged to grow. Under the right leadership, you are trusted, supported, and given space to thrive. Since the Advocate Health integration, there has also been a lot of meaningful change. Roles have been reevaluated, people have been moved into positions that better align with their skills, and many of these changes have ultimately been for the better. There is momentum and opportunity when change is handled thoughtfully.

Cons

Experiences across teams are not consistent. In the past, certain demographics have historically faced barriers to promotion. When advancement has occurred, it has sometimes been accompanied by the simultaneous promotion of counterparts whether they were ready or not, which can feel discouraging and inequitable. There has also been favoritism in some areas, and at times, strong contributors have had their work devalued, overlooked, or not assigned work at all. Lack of clarity around decision making has occasionally left employees feeling unseen or uncertain about growth paths.

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