Hospice of Chattanooga named Great Place to Work

Great Place to Work Institute has certified Hospice of Chattanooga as a “Great Place to Work” based on employee surveys received from Hospice of Chattanooga’s eight locations throughout southeastern Tennessee and northwest Georgia.

Great Place to Work, an independent research and consulting firm, evaluated more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included employee pride in the organization’s community impact, belief that their works makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Rankings are based on employees’ experiences, no matter who they are or what they do.

Hospice employees report that they have a special connection with the organization’s mission and values and they have great pride for doing this work in the community. According to surveys, more than 90 percent of employees said their jobs had special meaning and they felt good about the way they contribute to the community.

“For 37 years Hospice of Chattanooga has been firmly committed to a core mission of setting the standard for end-oflife care in the communities we serve,” said Tracy Wood, president and CEO of Hospice of Chattanooga. “We are honored to be chosen to care for the people in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.”

The organization cites several employee programs which captures what makes it a unique workplace, including employee appreciation events, wellness incentives, anniversary awards, referral bonuses, and professional development support. Hospice offers flexible schedules, job sharing, compressed work weeks, and telecommute options as ways to help its employees balance life and work.