UnityPoint Health is one of the nation’s top places to work for healthcare employees, according to a national healthcare trade publication.
Becker’s Hospital Review included UnityPoint Health on their 2022 list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.”
The list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement and professional growth.
“I am extremely proud that UnityPoint Health is listed among the ‘150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare’ in the U.S.,” UnityPoint Health President and CEO Clay Holderman said in a news release. “This recognition is affirmation of the commitment we have to our strong culture and to our team members, showing them just how much they matter to this world.”
UnityPoint Health has invested in its team members in three key areas:
- Team Member Empowerment – In 2021, UnityPoint Health raised its minimum pay to $15 per hour and provided all team members with COVID-19 appreciation bonuses. It also updated the onboarding and orientation process to enhance team members’ first impression experience to build culture and drive retention.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) – In 2022, the company hired a chief diversity officer, who leads the system and regional DEI efforts to focus on ensuring all team members feel like they belong at UnityPoint Health.
- Leadership Effectiveness – UnityPoint Health offers resources around team building, engagement and retention to help leaders and team members continue to grow in their careers at UnityPoint Health.
UnityPoint Health also is investing in mental health support for its staff. “The pandemic has taken an enormous toll on all healthcare workers, and they need time and space to heal,” said UnityPoint Health Chief Human Resources Officer Aaron Gillingham. “UnityPoint Health has prioritized mental health and well-being resources for all team members in 2021 and 2022 and encourage those who need help to feel comfortable talking about it.”
Mental and Emotional Health Resources offered by UnityPoint Health include:
- Employee Assistance Program – Confidential and compassionate support for team members and their immediate family members, offering support for depression, anxiety, marital problems and substance abuse
- HealBright – Accessible self-paced mental and emotional wellness classes.
- Well-being Classes – Instructor-led classes that include topics such as Change and Resilience as well as Burning Bright Instead of Burning Out.
- Wellbeats – Free access to more than 1,000 fitness, nutrition and mindfulness classes for all ages and abilities.
- Workplace Violence Prevention – Safety practices are prioritized with de-escalation and problem-solving courses.
UnityPoint Health is the only health system in Iowa to be named to this year’s list and one of only a handful of health systems in Illinois and Wisconsin to be included.
