HCA – “Integrity is a Four Letter word at HCA”

Pros

Pay and benefits are competitive and if you work at corporate, Nashville is a great place to live.

Cons

This company has been positioning itself to compete as one of the top IT places to work for the past several years. I've worked in IT in two other global companies before joining HCA, and my opinion is that HCA's IT division has a long way to go to make the cut in that competition. Weakness especially in areas of leadership and integrity. Integrity is something that is practiced when it is convenient in this company. More than other places I've worked, I noticed lots of longevity with mediocre IT talent masquerading in senior leadership positions. Much of this is due to the entrenched conservative culture of the company (it was founded as a Frist company). Job advancement criteria is based less on merit than on the way one is perceived to fit in socially with the top leadership. Lots and lots of talk about integrity, code of conduct, etc. with little action to back it up. Constructive dissent and different opinions are encouraged through lip service but reap negative consequences when professionally practiced. Great talent does not stay long at this company. Professional Development opportunities consist of mandatory generic HR classes (coaching for success, conducting meetings, etc.). If you're looking for an opportunity to truly learn from great mentors in IT and are prepared to work hard and hopefully advance on merit, look in another direction - you will not find that in the HCA IT department.

Advice to Senior Management

None.