Dignity Health California announced Tuesday that the company was recognized in Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023.
Dignity Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, the second-largest nonprofit hospital chain in the United States, operating over 700 care sites and 142 hospitals in 21 states, including the St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach.
Newsweek and an independent firm looked at 1,000 companies and scored them based on publicly available data, interviews with HR professionals and the results of an anonymous online survey of a diverse pool of employees at companies with 1,000 or more employees.
Respondents to the survey were asked about corporate culture and working environment, which yielded over 350,000 company reviews in an attempt to get honest feedback about which employers are most committed to building a diverse workforce.
“We are honored that Newsweek has recognized our efforts to create a healthcare system that fosters belonging, respect and value for everyone who enters our doors,” said Julie J. Sprengel, President and CEO of CommonSpirit Health Southern California Division, parent company of Dignity Health. “It’s important that our physicians and staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, as we believe it builds trust among our patients which leads to improved outcomes.”
The two CommonSpirit Health California divisions represented in Newsweek’s ranking employ approximately 43,000 individuals across various healthcare settings, including community hospitals, urgent care clinics and surgery centers. These facilities cover larger cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles and smaller, suburban communities including Woodland and Camarillo.
“With the word ‘diversity’ attracting so much attention from companies, however, it can be tough for job applicants, customers and potential business partners to tell who is serious about supporting a diverse workforce,” said Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief of Newsweek.
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