Washington Department of Health FAQ

Secure employment Progressive push at upper levels in work policies Above average healthcare plans and vacation time.

Limited advancement opportunity. Salary below average for comparable position in private, county and city government . Salary increases are 5% a year, no performance adjustment or bonuses. Middling benefits other than healthcare. Highly political and dysfunctional middle-management culture. Networking, mentorship, and career growth limited to conforming to an "in-the-club" management track". Performance and results carry less weight than personality and protective relationships within management club.

Actually adopt and practice outward mindset training and policy provided to employees. Do deep review of hiring and advancement practices, deep rot abounds which negatively impacts employee satisfaction. Institute a fair system of promotion which takes into account measurable previous performance, devotion of time, and leadership ability, and discourages or reprimands collusion, fraternalism, and nepotism all of which abound.

Good liberal policy on walking while work, breastfeeding, and encouraging wellness activities

Hidden agendas, managers with no experience, communication very poor and dishonest

Just tell the employee what the hell is going on before you come up with some bogus charges

Good working environment, good opportunity to move up.

not enough freedom/ creativity options

Secure employment Progressive push at upper levels in work policies Above average healthcare plans and vacation time.

Limited advancement opportunity. Salary below average for comparable position in private, county and city government . Salary increases are 5% a year, no performance adjustment or bonuses. Middling benefits other than healthcare. Highly political and dysfunctional middle-management culture. Networking, mentorship, and career growth limited to conforming to an "in-the-club" management track". Performance and results carry less weight than personality and protective relationships within management club.

Actually adopt and practice outward mindset training and policy provided to employees. Do deep review of hiring and advancement practices, deep rot abounds which negatively impacts employee satisfaction. Institute a fair system of promotion which takes into account measurable previous performance, devotion of time, and leadership ability, and discourages or reprimands collusion, fraternalism, and nepotism all of which abound.

Schedule flexibility Always has job openings Work-life balance

Hard to move up Not that diverse