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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Swedish have rated Happiness as the highest category they have scored
Swedish employees are -25% more likely to recommend Swedish as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at Swedish is rated below average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. Swedish employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Swedish’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Swedish was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Swedish is rated C-
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Swedish ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 13 Swedish employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Swedish improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?flexibility and the ability to be flexible
What are some of the best things about your team?professionalism and effectiveness and awareness
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?fairness and fun and support
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Understanding what my job is and how it needs to be resourced.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?My department has shrunk with work from those leaving being distributed among the remaining resulting in lots of hours put in to accomplish goals.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?My coworkers are wonderful, hardworking people.
Improve the health and well-being of each person we serve.
Health for a Better World.
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| Website | www.swedish.org/ |

15 employees at Swedish have reviewed Swedish across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 15 Swedish employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Swedish are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Swedish, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Swedish are not very pleased with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Swedish are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Swedish believe the environment at Swedish is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Swedish is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Swedish work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Swedish are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Swedish's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Swedish employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Lars’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Lars in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Lars Dahlgren’s employees rank Swedish in the Top 50% for Compensation, in the Top 50% for Environment, and in the Top 50% for Happiness.
The Swedish Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Lars Dahlgren, System Executive Director, Swedish Institute Operations Eddie Swafford, and Executive Director, Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute Judy Ramos
Lars Dahlgren CEO / President
Lars Dahlgren serves as the CEO / President of Swedish.
Eddie Swafford System Executive Director, Swedish Institute Operations
Eddie Swafford serves as the System Executive Director, Swedish Institute Operations of Swedish Medical Center. Eddie... read more
Judy Ramos Executive Director, Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute
Judy Ramos serves as the Executive Director, Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute of Swedish Medical Center. Judy started... read more
Mark Sullivan Physician, Executive Medical Director Critical Care Medicine
Mark Sullivan serves as the Physician, Executive Medical Director Critical Care Medicine of Swedish Medical Center. Mark... read more
Roberta OLeary RN retired hospital nursing executive
Roberta OLeary serves as the RN retired hospital nursing executive of Swedish.
Jocelyn Alt Clinical Staff Program Director
Jocelyn Alt serves as the Clinical Staff Program Director of Swedish Medical Center. Jocelyn started at Swedish Medical... read more
Jennifer McAleer Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer
Jennifer McAleer serves as the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer of Swedish Medical Center. Jennifer started at Swedish... read more
Margo Bykonen Chief Nursing Officer
Margo Bykonen serves as the Chief Nursing Officer of Swedish.
Rebecca Means Chief Nursing Officer/Patient Experience Officer
Rebecca Means serves as the Chief Nursing Officer/Patient Experience Officer of Swedish Medical Center. Rebecca started... read more
How much do people at Swedish get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Swedish is $87,527, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $105,041, or $50 per hour.
At Swedish, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $115,980 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,372 annually. Average Swedish salaries by department include: Business Development at $103,158, Operations at $82,278, HR at $90,469, and Marketing at $79,324. Half of Swedish salaries are above $105,041.
8 employees at Swedish rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 24 ratings) while 7 employees at Swedish rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies (based on 8 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $84k | $84k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $101k | $101k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $161k | $161k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $260k | $260k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $350k | $350k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Swedish across various culture dimensions.
Swedish's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Swedish's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Swedish's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Swedish applied for 22 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 91% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of Swedish?
Swedish CEO is Lars Dahlgren, their score by employees is 51
What is Swedish eNPS?
The eNPS for Swedish is -25
What is the salary for Marketing Operations in Swedish?
Marketing Operations average salary in the US is 84k
What are the salaries in the HR in Swedish?
The average salaries for HR in Swedish is 90k
What are the benefits at Swedish?
Swedish perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space