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Q&A With Northwestern Medicine Employees
Northwestern Medicine employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Northwestern Medicine
The process of getting medical records is very cumbersome, and their records department staff member Terry/Tree was very rude on the phone when following up about a record that has been in limbo for over 2 weeks. For a time sensitive medical issue, this is not ideal.
I love my work . Great place to work
Collaborative, collegial, organized and intelligent
Health benefit package vision is good
amazing i higjly recomend this hospital
What it's like to work at Northwestern Medicine
- Northwestern Medicine colaboradores geralmente trabalham 9.3 hrs por dia
- Colaboradores em Northwestern Medicine avaliam que o local de trabalho confortávelmente rápido
- Um dia Típico colaboradores em Northwestern Medicine têm 0 reunião
- 77% de Northwestern Medicine colaboradores gostam de interagir com seus colegas de trabalho diáriamente
- Northwestern Medicine colaboradores usualmente tem 20-30 dias de férias pagas e dias doentes
- 50% of Northwestern Medicine colaboradores dizem que estão felizes com o equilíbrio entre Trabalho/Vida
- Os funcionários do Northwestern Medicine normalmente recebem feedback valioso sobre como melhorar no trabalho uma vez por ano
- 64% de Northwestern Medicine colaboradores chama seu local de trabalho positivo
Q&A With Northwestern Medicine Employees
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How secure do you feel at your job at Northwestern Medicine?
Very. They just took leadership pay cuts of up to 20% to protect jobs and avoid furloughs
There’s always growth and turnover
No
What benefits does Northwestern Medicine provide?
Very good benefit package
Top tier
Standard package
How do you feel about Northwestern Medicine's future?
Excellent. They seem to be continuing their upward trajectory.
Strong
How's the work pace at Northwestern Medicine?
Almost always fast paced
Fast
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Northwestern Medicine?
easy. no barriers
Very
How flexible is your work schedule at Northwestern Medicine?
Always able to adjust as needed and life happens
Not very
What are you most excited about working at Northwestern Medicine?
Benefits- pay is garbage
Co workers
What's the company culture like at Northwestern Medicine?
Currículos de Melhores Profissionais
Very corporate and top down
Mediocre, very top heavy management
What is the dress code at Northwestern Medicine?
Business casual - jeans allowed during work-from-office days during COVID
How's the vacation policy at Northwestern Medicine?
It was very good when I started at NU, and I've been grandfathered in, so I can continue to save/keep all vacation time that I earn into subsequent years. I think that now, most people her between 2-4 weeks of paid vacation annually, and any unused days beyond 23 accrued vacation days (4.5 weeks) are forfeited at the end of the fiscal year.
How common is it to switch departments or teams at Northwestern Medicine?
It can be very common, especially between positions that are grant-funded. But this is still true for hard money positions. Hiring managers can see which applicants are current/former NU employees on the HR home dashboard.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Northwestern Medicine?
Faculty can take 10-12 weeks (depending on vaginal vs C-section delivery) of maternity leave plus 14 weeks for child rearing leave, sequentially (faculty). Last I looked, father's get 4 weeks paternity leave that must be taken before the baby reaches 12 weeks of age.
What should I wear for an interview at Northwestern Medicine?
Suit. If ever unsure, dress more formally, even for an undergrad internship position.
How often do employees get raises at Northwestern Medicine?
Currículos de Melhores Profissionais
2-3% cost of living increases once/year, take effect starting new fiscal year (starting Sept. 1)
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Northwestern Medicine?
Problem solving
What is the best perk or benefit that Northwestern Medicine offers?
The tuition benefit that contributes 50% to ANY accredited college or university for your (accepted) dependent/child.
What kind of people succeed at Northwestern Medicine?
Goal oriented people with great attitudes
How much diversity is there among employees at Northwestern Medicine?
Tons of diversity throughout system
How helpful was your Operations team when you were first hired at Northwestern Medicine?
Very helpful and inviting
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Northwestern Medicine?
Have a minimum of bachelors degree
How would you compare interviewing at Northwestern Medicine to other places you've interviewed?
Very professional
What unique perks and benefits does Northwestern Medicine provide?
Lots of discounts memberships to health and wellness centers and health incentives
How do you feel about going to work at Northwestern Medicine everyday?
Terrible
How's the feedback process at Northwestern Medicine?
Awful
How does Northwestern Medicine handle HR issues?
Poorly
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Should I work at Northwestern Medicine?
38% of Northwestern Medicine employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 23% are neutral and 39% would not recommend working at Northwestern Medicine to their friends.
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passive |
| 39% | Detractors |
Recently Asked Questions about working at Northwestern Medicine
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- How common is it to switch departments or teams at Northwestern Medicine?
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- How often do employees get raises at Northwestern Medicine?
