Q&A With St. Joseph Health Employees
We extend a culture of shared core values among all employees. Our core values are Dignity, Service, Justice and Excellence. These core values are woven into everything we do -- regardless of role or position. We envision every interaction as an opportunity to serve. Throughout the year, we encourage our employees to take notice of team members illustrating our core values and nominate them for our annual Values in Action ceremony. Annually, St. Joseph Health honors the top nominees for each value with a recipient ceremony. That ceremony is celebrated as one of the most important annual events at St. Joseph Health.
How employees describe working at St. Joseph Health
10 year at company nurse
I have had an overall positive experience working at Providence.
I hate my job but I need a paid check
Review from Customer Support Dept
It has been the best experience in my career
Enjoy the services and care we provide
Review from Customer Support Dept
What it's like to work at St. Joseph Health
- St. Joseph Health employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at St. Joseph Health report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 89% of St. Joseph Health employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- St. Joseph Health employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 83% of St. Joseph Health employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- St. Joseph Health employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 84% of St. Joseph Health employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With St. Joseph Health Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 46
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at St. Joseph Health?
Top Employee Response
I would balance the workload with the number of employees. I would reduce the salaries of the executive staff and put more money in the budget towards hiring more "workers".
Get the right people in management positions. I would guess that about 80% of the people in management level positions are not qualified. This causes major turnover and a bad culture.
Improve communication within company. Too much micro-management to complete the main goal. They need a better pyramid of leadership.
What are you most excited about working at St. Joseph Health?
Long history of helping the community.
The challenge of the heavy workload
How do you feel about going to work at St. Joseph Health everyday?
I feel content and motivated
I love a challenge
What are your coworkers at St. Joseph Health like?
I liked most of my coworkers
Most are uneducated and ineffective.
What's the interview process like at St. Joseph Health?
long and drawn out
Long and drawn out.
What do people at St. Joseph Health think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Generally like him.
How many people actually know Rod Hochman? He puts out emails that are political. Very, very annoying. Politics in the workplace shouldn't be allowed - especially by the CEO.
How does St. Joseph Health make decisions around promotions?
Based on how long you have been there; not your actual qualifications.
They consider someone's tenure. Even if the person is not qualified for the new position. Tenure does not equal the right person for the job.
What is the daily attire at St. Joseph Health?
Business casual, Jeans Fridays
What is St. Joseph Health's policy towards pets in the workplace?
Service animals only
How helpful was your Finance team when you were first hired at St. Joseph Health?
Very helpful at introducing new systems and processes.
What's the work from home policy like at St. Joseph Health?
Generally allowed one day per week, but depends on manager.
How does St. Joseph Health handle HR issues?
HR is mainly to protect the company.
How does St. Joseph Health measure success and growth in the Finance department?
Accomplishing more work with fewer resources.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Finance department at St. Joseph Health?
Excel and database query skills
How are layoffs handled in the Finance department at St. Joseph Health?
Random and with little notice.
How are the career growth opportunities on the Finance team at St. Joseph Health?
With hiring freeze going on only contract workers are being hired.
Does St. Joseph Health drug test or do a background check?
Yes, at initial hire.
How innovative is St. Joseph Health?
Attempts at innovation have been poorly planned but current products are not too far out of date.
What's the best part of your job at St. Joseph Health?
Flexible schedule
What's the company culture like at St. Joseph Health?
They post their values on the wall but don't live by them.
How secure do you feel at your job at St. Joseph Health?
Not secure at all
What are the team outings like at St. Joseph Health?
Few and far between
How's the morale at St. Joseph Health?
Most of the time poor
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining St. Joseph Health?
Managements inability to manage in a non-centralized environment.
What's the office layout like at St. Joseph Health?
Tight quarters and in a non-desirable location in the hospital.




