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Q&A With HealthStream Employees
HealthStream employees, or HealthStreamers, are united through our company's vision statement to "improve the quality of healthcare by assessing and developing the people that deliver care." We take pride in bringing this vision to life as we work collectively to achieve business objectives and strive personally to grow as individuals. We participate in exciting and challenging, team-driven projects that span various departments. Working here, you will find opportunity and responsibility at your fingertips.
How employees describe working at HealthStream
Customers and colleagues are great. As a public company, we must always chase higher profits, to the detriment of R&D and existing products. Product portfolio is expansive yet constantly growing/changing.
I’m frustrated by poor management and lack of respect. Also, misinformation spread instead of help given is gross.
Fair compensation and health benefits that are less like penalties.
HealthStream has been a good company to call home for many years. However the culture of the company has started to change over the last few years and it is no longer a place i can see myself staying for much longer.
Challenging, often rewarding, always hoping, and often stressful. I took a large pay cut to come to the company because I wanted a smaller company and to have my own team. I've gotten those things but was not allowed to grow my own team (I inherited a team that was not qualified). Challenging.
What it's like to work at HealthStream
- HealthStream employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
- Employees at HealthStream report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at HealthStream have 4+ meetings
- 98% of HealthStream employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- HealthStream employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 82% of HealthStream employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- HealthStream employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 94% of HealthStream employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With HealthStream Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 56
What is HealthStream's internship program like?
THis is a rigorous and well-thought-out program that shows promise. It's managed by an intern, which is odd, but I like it anyway.
it is a way to prove yourself and get your foot in the door for permanent placement. Very organized.
What is HealthStream's policy towards pets in the workplace?
it is not permitted, except in certain remote office locations. Certainly not in the main office.
No pets.
What are company outings like at HealthStream?
they have picnics and if you are at the corporate office you are expected to participate in things like relay for life and harvest lunches
Very family oriented. Lots of food. Very casual.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at HealthStream?
Get to know people and just relax.
Pay attention and ask questions. There's a lot to learn.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at HealthStream?
Are you a hunter or a farmer? (sales)
Give an example of when you failed at your job.
How do I do well in an interview at HealthStream?
Do the basics. Know something about the company when you come in. Ask questions about the work and the culture. Don't pretend to know things you don't know.
Know someone who works there
What's going wrong and how can it be improved at HealthStream?
I want to build my own company.
Executive team has not been listening to the teammates when they provide feedback. The 401k, PTO, Maternity leave, pay, and benefits across the board have been scrutinized by employees for years with no sympathy from leadership. Recently maternity leave was increased from 40 hrs of paid time (yeah you read that right) to 6 weeks, so the company had a chance to give a noteworthy maternity leave benefit and instead went with 6 weeks. PTO was recently revamped as well but only for the employees in the Nashville office.
How's the feedback process at HealthStream?
Not great
How long do the interviews usually take at HealthStream?
Can be a few weeks
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at HealthStream?
I would hire more programmers and shift to become a more obviously technology company. I would also dig much more deeply into DEI.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at HealthStream?
None, except during my wife's pregnancy, I was expected by my manager to return without having taken my paternity leave. I used PTO for the one week during which my wife was in labor and returned to work the very next week, albeit virtually.
What's the vibe like in the Communications dept at HealthStream? How many hours are you working?
In the past, it would be a typical "nine-hour day" at work, with frequent opportunities for rest or refocusing. Now, in the work-from-home environment, it's often nine hours straight with little time for a break. When at the office, I'd often load the dishwasher for our area. Now, working from home, I barely have time to do even that in a day.
How are the career growth opportunities on the Design team at HealthStream?
The career growth paths are often unclear.
How can I get hired at HealthStream as a recent grad?
apply and be willing to work for less than market-value for your career aspirations. The knowledge you gain by having a mentor and learning from others will go further than any high paying job you might get right out of college.
What kind of people does HealthStream like to hire?
first time job seekers or 2nd or 3rd job out of college), typically not seasoned employees.
How are the vision insurance options at HealthStream?
Vision insurance is ok. All of the insurance is decent but not stellar.
Does HealthStream have a volunteer program?
We have a new value of "Streaming Good" where the company encourages us to give back to the community, and also has recently given us time off specifically to volunteer around tornado recovery efforts.
What does the leadership team at HealthStream need to get better at?
organizing cross team projects
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better at HealthStream?
shorter/fewer meetings. Better focus. We spend a lot of time doing needless things in many meetings.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at HealthStream?
people are committed and want to get things done.
How are the benefits at HealthStream for employees in Sales?
HealthStream's Sales team rates their overall benefits a C- and most of them think the perks are Good. 57% of HealthStream employees in Sales say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Sales also get 10-15 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $500 -$1000/mo.
How are the benefits at HealthStream for employees in IT?
HealthStream's IT team rates their overall benefits a C+ and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 67% of HealthStream employees in IT say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in IT also get 15-20 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is less than $500/mo.
How are the benefits at HealthStream for employees in Marketing?
HealthStream's Marketing team rates their overall benefits a D- and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 43% of HealthStream employees in Marketing say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Marketing also get 10-15 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is less than $500/mo.
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Should I work at HealthStream?
62% of HealthStream employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 26% are neutral and 12% would not recommend working at HealthStream to their friends.
| 62% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 26% | Passive |
| 12% | Detractors |
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