Massachusetts General Hospital Reviews

Pros

Massachusetts General Hospital is an incredible place to work because you get to collaborate with some of the best minds in the field

Cons

The work life balance is a difficult one to manage. A lot of time is required to be spent at work, hence building up a family is hard.

Advice to Senior Management

It would be extremely satisfying to have a flexible schedule and more possibility for better work life balance especially for women employees

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

Relatively secure job, none of the pressures of the business world.

Cons

Low pay, lack of opportunity if you don't have an advanced degree. Tolerance of inefficiency, laziness and incompetence.

Advice to Senior Management

Give guidance and training to new managers. Foster mentoring and professional development for all employees, not just MD/PhDs. Pay market rate for technical skills.

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

Many diverse opportunities, good benefits, strong research,

Cons

Too big to get to know the place

Pros

Lots of job opportunities and room for professional growth

Cons

Large facility can be confusing

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

The people at MGH are what make it a great place to work. Everyone is very respectful and open minded.

Cons

There is descent room for professional growth, although there is definately a ceiling for Adminsitrative Assistants. However, the experience will last a lifetime.

Advice to Senior Management

Since raises are mainly through HR and not directly through the department, sometimes merit is not awarded proporly. The balance between who HR feels should be given raises and who the department feels should recieve a raise should be a bit more even.