Recognized Organizations Foster Employee Growth, Value and Respect Their Voices, Offer Workplace Flexibility and Provide Generous Benefits
VermontBiz Becker’s Hospital Review has included the University of Vermont Health Network on its 2024 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare list, noting it is among the hospitals and health systems that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing, and fulfillment of employees – traits that lead to better care for patients.
The accolade is something for those receiving care to celebrate as well, as studies have shown an engaged health care workforce leads to better health outcomes and patient experiences.
According to Becker’s, inclusion on the list indicates organizations offer robust benefits packages, professional and personal development opportunities, diverse work environments and the resources necessary for work-life balance. The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team accepted nominations and assessed rankings and awards from reputable organizations such as Forbes, Newsweek, Great Place to Work and Fortune. Organizations do not pay and cannot pay for inclusion on the list.
"We're honored to be recognized as one of the ‘Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.’ We're committed to continuous improvement and providing our hardworking team with new opportunities to learn and grow. With the latest technologies, top-notch clinical knowledge, and leading-edge research, every employee here can truly make a difference in our integrated academic health system,” says Jerald Novak, chief people officer for UVM Health Network. “Working here also means you get to live and work in a region that is a nature lover's paradise, where beauty and recreational opportunities abound.”
“When employees feel respected and cared for, their organizations thrive – and these companies are prime examples of this golden rule. Many of these companies have a deep impact on their communities as well, providing volunteer opportunities and emphasizing social responsibility,” Becker’s wrote about those included on the list.
According to Becker’s, UVM Health Network “offers employees unlimited opportunities for learning and development. With leading technologies, expert clinical knowledge and top research, individuals are able to make a real difference.” Becker’s also noted benefits unique to working for a UVM Health Network partner, including living and working in a region that offers over 1,000 miles of hiking trails, 587 miles of shoreline and 25 world-renowned ski resorts.
Part of UVM Health Network’s efforts to create a thriving work environment includes eradicating bias and discrimination within the workforce and community. UVM Health Network President and CEO Sunny Eappen, MD, MBA, has committed the health system to continuous improvement on that front.
"Creating a workplace that is welcoming, diverse, and thriving is not just a goal; it's a moral imperative. At University of Vermont Health Network, we are deeply committed to eradicating bias and discrimination in all forms,” Eappen says. “By fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, we not only enhance the well-being of our employees but also improve the care and support we provide to our patients and community. We are dedicated to this important work and will continue to strive for a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered."
The University of Vermont Health Network
The University of Vermont Health Network is an integrated system serving the residents of Vermont and northern New York with a shared mission: working together, we improve people’s lives. The partners are:
- The University of Vermont Medical Center
- The University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group
- The University of Vermont Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center
- The University of Vermont Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center
- The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
- The University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital
- The University of Vermont Health Network – Porter Medical Center
- The University of Vermont Health Network – Home Health & Hospice
Our 15,000 employees are driven to provide high-quality, cost-efficient care as close to home as possible. Strengthened by our academic connection to the University of Vermont, each of our affiliates remains committed to its local community by providing compassionate, personal care shaped by the latest medical advances and delivered by highly skilled experts.
