Employee Engagement Trends are Reason for Celebration

Employee Engagement Trends are Reason for Celebration

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) and McCrary Rost Clinics are proud to announce a significant increase in employee engagement scores for 2024. Based on a survey of 178 staff members, representing 77% of the total workforce, more than 80% of the categories evaluated showed positive improvement, with two categories demonstrating significant positive growth.

Key Highlights:

  • Overall Improvement: The average score across all categories increased by 2.8%.
  • Significant Gains: A nearly 12% improvement in the measurement of "The right changes are being made in my department to better support our patients and/or customers."
  • Positive Outlook: Top-scoring categories included:
    • I am proud to work for SMCH.
    • My work gives me a sense of personal accomplishment.
    • I would recommend SMCH & McCrary Rost Clinics as a great place to work.
    • I feel optimistic about the future of SMCH & MCRC.
    • SMCH cares about my health & wellbeing.

“We are thrilled to see such positive results from our employee engagement survey,” said Linn Block, CEO of SMCH. “These improvements reflect the hard work and dedication of our entire team. By prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work environment, and empowering our staff, we are able to provide exceptional care to our patients.”

Human Resources Director, Lydia Larson, added, “We are particularly proud of the improvement in the category measuring the impact of changes on patient care. This demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and our focus on delivering high-quality care to our patients.”

To celebrate this achievement, SMCH and McCrary Rost Clinics hosted pizza parties at every location during the week of November 3-8. Additionally, the organization’s performance was compared to similar facilities with SMCH ranking 8.2% higher in overall employee engagement.

As SMCH and McCrary Rost Clinics move forward, the organization remains committed to fostering a positive work environment, empowering employees, and delivering exceptional patient care.