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Hackensack Meridian Health

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It's a good hospital, but management causes toxic environment - Staff Pharmacist Hackensack Meridian Health Employee Review

2.0
19 May 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Most of my coworkers are hardworking and I enjoyed working with them. We do little things to try to make it feel like we are a family (not that the managers ever contribute or participate).

Cons

Management plays favorites; they are very cliquey and too bad if you are not on their good side. It's impossible to take off when you want or need to. Management talks down to the little people; they know the economy is bad and constantly remind us we are replaceable. They micromanage us; they sit in their office and watch us work, then they will come out to boss you around. We have half a dozen supervisors in our department, all running around saying different things, each one with different ideas about every minute detail of how we should work, how the workflow should be. They sit in their offices and spy on us all day, then they each come out and complain about how we are working and try to correct us, sometimes contradicting what another supervisor tells us to do. They tell us what time to go to lunch. If it is overly busy, they won't let you go to lunch, even if you came in at 6 am and it is already 1pm. We are constantly shortstaffed because everyone hates working here. We are forbidden from telling anyone else outside our department that we are shortstaffed when they ask us why the orders are taking so long to come out. I am sure they would whip and beat us if it weren't illegal to assault your employees- "why can't you work faster, you pharmacy monkey."

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Cons

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Pros

Working at Hackensack Meridian Health has been a very positive experience, especially when it comes to benefits and employee support. One of the biggest advantages is that health benefits begin almost immediately, which gives employees peace of mind from day one. The medical, dental, and vision coverage options are strong, and there are also additional resources like tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, retirement plans, and employee discounts. The company genuinely invests in its employees and provides tools to support both professional growth and work-life balance. Management and coworkers are generally supportive, and there is a strong team-oriented environment throughout the organization. For anyone looking for stability, solid healthcare coverage, and opportunities to grow within a large healthcare network, Hackensack Meridian Health is a great place to work. The benefits package and overall support for employees make a noticeable difference compared to many other employers in the area.

Cons

not many 90 day probation period

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