Ms. Stefan serves as a strategic human resources partner, leading high-impact initiatives in organizational design, change management, workforce planning, and mergers and acquisitions. She collaborates with senior leadership to drive strategies that reduce turnover and shape localized workforce plans. Ms. Stefan has been instrumental in the human resources transformation at Roper St. Francis, launching a new model in December 2023 using modern human resources platforms and technologies, which significantly improved service delivery and led to industry-leading metrics, high engagement, and strong key performance indicators. Her leadership directly contributed to a 34.94% reduction in registered nurse vacancy rates, a 5.42% decrease in turnover, and a 26.56% drop in vacancy rates in 2024. Her strategic vision also helped minimize the use of agency labor, keeping costs well below market averages. She introduced key initiatives to enhance employee experience, including new development courses, a 90% adoption rate of a new performance management system, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. Her leadership has been crucial in maintaining strong employee engagement scores and creating a culture of continuous improvement, directly impacting organizational performance and employee satisfaction.
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CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know
Chief human resources officers and chief people officers are tasked with developing strong human capital strategies for their hospitals and health systems.
These leaders have a wide range of responsibilities, including oversight of recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits, development and much more. As top human resources executives, their efforts are crucial in shaping workforce culture in alignment with their organization’s values.
