Providence reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(6,525 total reviews)
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Erik Wexler

50% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Providence has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6,525 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Providence employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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2.0
Apr 26, 2012

Much need for improvement

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Pros

Our core mission and so many big hearted co-workers.

Cons

Poor middle/lower management (allowed to stay in position way too long), upper management and HR support lower management without regard for employees, pay based on longevity and not merit resulting in very low pay raises. Relatively no chance for advancement, promotions given to "yes" people in place of the much more qualified, resulting in the poor management cycle. Behind on the tech side of business. Benefits not what they used to be.

2.0
Apr 1, 2012

Going downhill

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Pros

The company has great values and being a Catholic organization, you are encouraged to be open about your faith. Deborah Proctor seems very genuine, kind, and smart. All the Sisters are wonderful!

Cons

Corporate is very secretive and wasteful. In the last few years, they have made decisions to downsize (which many companies have had to do) however they did not execute well and many employees were left wondering what happened to the values. Employees also learn that while they're taking hiring freezes, merit freezes, staff reductions, working double duty, etc. that corporate has been spending lavishly and continues to make secretive large dollar purchases on products that are not executed. Employees are discouraged to speak honesty when it is not what executives want to hear. They tell you there's an open door policy but when you express concerns, you are not well received and certainly learn a valuable lesson in keeping your mouth shut. Employees are now in an environment where they fear losing their jobs. When asking an employee in another department for any help that is needed from their department, it is now the norm to not receive a phone call back or email response period, even after several attempts. It's really become a sad place and it's common to hear in the hallways that "If I could find another job, I would leave immediately."

3.0
Jun 14, 2011
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Pros

-I work in the Health Plan side and it has been voted as #1 best health plan in Oregon -most people are very nice and are willing to help -company's mission is charity based as it is not-for-profit -decent work life balance if you can manage it

Cons

-little to no advancement in my department -too much work for not enough people -certain people play favorites -very very minimal annual raises -very gossip-y environment as it is dominated by women

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