CHRO is Toxic - Anonymous employee Inova Employee Review

2.0
10 Mar 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are a lot of good people trying to do the right thing. The company does a lot of good stuff and is always doing the next big thing in healthcare. There are some good leaders who have been brought in who clearly are trying to make a difference.

Cons

HR has been going through a change since last summer. There is no transparency and things are done behind closed doors. The CHRO says one thing but clearly does not want to make progress. He keeps his "in team" close to him and actively creates problems across groups by telling people different things and makes multiple people work on the same thing without them knowing. He talks a big game but is just that. There is no action. Employees in other organizations are allowed to get raises and managers are hiring but he is not allowing HR to do the same. This is a problem because he keeps delaying change and our managers can't do anything.

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Cons

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Inova Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's great to hear that you feel supported and have access to educational opportunities as we heavily prioritize investing in the growth of our team members at Inova. We appreciate your feedback regarding staffing and understand the challenges that can come with a large system. This is something we continue to prioritize as we work to best support our staff and patients.
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Good benefits, professional colleagues, and strong technical talent. In the IT, analytics, and data space, Inova has been more forward-looking than many health systems, with willingness to adopt modern tools and practices. There is also relatively less bureaucracy compared with some other healthcare organizations.

Cons

For AI and Data Solutions career growth and scope can feel heavily influenced by prior relationships and leadership networks. When new leaders join, they often bring trusted colleagues from previous organizations, and those individuals may receive faster access to strategic work, visibility, and advancement opportunities. This can create the perception that internal merit, institutional knowledge, and long-term contribution are not always enough to access the best opportunities unless an employee is already connected to a senior leader or part of an incoming leadership network. Over time, this can make the culture feel fragmented across different legacy groups rather than like one unified Inova culture. There is a high level of nepotism and if you are not coming from Sharp, Parkland or Novant your growth, scope and visibility will be limited and you might be sidelined to grunt work.

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had positive experiences with the benefits, colleagues, and the technical talent within Inova, particularly in the IT and data space. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding career growth, visibility, and how opportunities are accessed across teams. Creating a fair and transparent environment where employees can grow based on their contributions and experience is important, and feedback like yours helps surface where expectations around development and advancement may need further clarity and consistency. We appreciate your perspective and the time you invested in sharing it.
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