Massachusetts General Hospital Reviews in Boston, MA Area

Pros

I love that it's and environment that prmotes continuos leARNING.

Cons

They don't offer short-term disability. So, for people with growing families or temporary ilness/injuries, it may mean not having an income while recouperating or tending to your newborn. I feel It's tragic they are not forward thinking in that respect.

Advice to Senior Management

I would recommend having a person of color represented at the executive level.

Pros

Great atmosphere (being in Boston)
Opportunities to advance
Advantage for resume building
Great salaries compared to other hospitals and healthcare facilities

Cons

Extremely big so it is nearly impossible to get the entire feel for the hospital. It is best to research and find where specific patient care facilities are located ahead of time.

Advice to Senior Management

I have had no issues with Mass General and its management. It is the perfect hospital in my opinion due to its focus on quality patient care, academic excellence, and innovative research.

Pros

Being a collaborative part of cutting edge medicing
True teamwork between nursing and medicine
Management support of continuing education
Very good retirement package

Cons

MGH has a moderate salary compared to other surrounding hospitals
At times the medical environment can suggest innovative medicine with little chance of patient improvement

Advice to Senior Management

One thing I've always wished was a better way of evaluating my nursing practice. Annual reviews aren't used as true opportunities to teach nurses what they need to do better

Pros

* Excellent senior management at the corporate level, management varied dept. by dept
* Good salary and benefits
* Excellent opportunities to grow if you have a good manager/supervisor
* Very good continuing education / training opportunities
* Generally v. intelligent group of colleagues

Cons

* Quite a few MGH lifers who are riding out their days waiting for retirement
* At Dept. level there is sometimes mediocre management that pays little attention to detail & allows some staff members to do whatever they want which means they are always off consulting to other organizations etc

Pros

Great staff and peer group, however totally depends on dept.
A lot of work, not enough staff
Very accessible by train!

Cons

Salary could be be more competitive.

Pros

Reputation, sense of community, innovative, collaborative

Cons

Can get lost in the crowd of 23,000 employees

Advice to Senior Management

Management is doing a great job!

Pros

Wide range of career opportunities, growth and development. You need to be hardworking and accountable for your work.

Cons

Communication with upper levels of management.

Advice to Senior Management

Be inclusive and communicate with all levels of staff. Do not call those who are not doctors "non-professional staff, very insulting.

Pros

Good benefits
Nice people
Great area, right in the middle of boston

Cons

No room to grow
Expensive living with
Low pay

Pros

Everyone I've worked with has been ambitious, intelligent, and hardworking. Coworkers are friendly and eager to share information. Extremely flexible schedule -- can show up whenever I want, take time off whenever I want.

Cons

Pay is fair to poor; many people don't really care about the work they are doing in the lab and are on their way to greater things (advanced degrees, better jobs elsewhere).

Advice to Senior Management

My direct leadership was wonderful, but I'm sure this varies greatly throughout such a large institution as MGH. I had little to no interaction with anyone outside my direct manager.

Pros

It is seen in a positive light on one's resume.
I have witnessed lives saved.
I have met doctors who I can honestly say are not only brilliant, but compassionate and sincere.
I believe the employees are there for all of the right reasons.

Cons

No employee advocacy
Favoritism
Mentality of management far too conservative and restrictive.
Policy and procedures need revamping

Advice to Senior Management

Pay your employees the respect they deserve, emotionally and financially. "We work and are treated like dogs..." patient quote.