August 14, 2023 – Healthcare industry employees have continued to face increased workplace challenges since the pandemic, as clinicians balance staff shortages, stress and burnout, and disease transmission with their daily responsibilities. To allow staff to perform confidently in the workplace, it is essential for medical industry leaders to foster a supportive workplace culture and make a commitment to employee well-being.
A positive business culture prioritizes the welfare of its employees foremost. In the constantly changing healthcare marketplace, the companies that stand out are the ones that support their employees throughout all levels of the organization and that foster trust, open communication, and support within the workplace.
Ochsner Health’s health system was recognized in 2023 for its exceptional workplace culture. Ochsner Health was awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) in early 2023, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. The award elevates organizations that are committed to developing human potential. It celebrates businesses that “put the engagement of their people at the center of their business strategy and weave that commitment into their organizational culture,” according to GEWA.
Ochsner Health delivers health services to patients throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South. The not-for-profit healthcare system’s mission is to inspire healthier and stronger communities through leadership in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, liver and kidney transplants, pediatrics, and more.
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