At Frederick Health, nearly 10% of the workforce has been with the health system for more than 20 years. Known for promoting from within, Frederick Health’s newly appointed CEO began her career as a nursing assistant and advanced to her current role over 28 years. Frederick Health makes a conscious effort to develop internal talent, offering free tuition to qualified nonclinical employees pursuing clinical education and employment. It also provides steep tuition discounts at some local colleges and universities for employees and their children. In addition to employing a chief wellness officer and employee wellness coordinator, both of whom implement programs designed to improve staff wellbeing, Frederick Health employs a registered nurse care manager within the human resources department, dedicated to coaching staff in chronic disease management. To support an inclusive culture, the organization employs a director of cultural awareness, an international nurse acclimation team, and a diversity, equity and inclusion council. Leaders at Frederick Health are well respected, with three in five receiving highest ranking in a recent employee engagement survey. 98% of employees participate in the retirement plan, exceeding the national benchmark of 75%. Over one-third of employees are saving enough to replace 70% of their salary in retirement, surpassing the national benchmark of 17%.
