Martin's Point Receives National Accolades as a Great Place to Work in Healthcare

87% of employees rated Martin's Point Health Care as a great place to work

Maine's Healthcare Labor Shortage underscores importance of great work environment

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Jul 26, 2017, 13:06 ET

PORTLAND, Maine, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin's Point Health Care, a progressive, not-for-profit health care organization, once again received accolades from Great Place to Work®, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Martin's Point was credited with providing not only a great work environment but also a company culture of contributing to their community. As employers continue to seek qualified candidates, Martin's Point has remained an "employer of choice" and continues to attract and retain top talent. In fact, employee satisfaction numbers have increased exponentially with an impressive 4-point jump (83% to 87%) since 2016.

Martin's Point has been a Great Place to Work certified organization since 2015 which means they have met the highest standard of workplace excellence. Based on 695 employee surveys, questions assessed coworkers' feelings on camaraderie and pride on the job, as well as other workplace issues including management, communication, work-life balance, and compensation. Employees praised Martin's Point for providing a great working atmosphere, rewards and top management. 93% of employees also cited that when you join the company, you are made to feel welcome. An impressive 87% of Martin's Point employees participated in the survey which underscores the passion they feel for the company and validates the results.

Given Maine's aging population and ongoing decreases in the labor pool, the Maine health care industry is facing current and ongoing labor shortages. According to a 2016 Maine Department of Labor report, this trend is expected to continue through 2024. Healthcare organizations in Maine are competing for top candidates and need to provide not only competitive compensation but great work environments.

"Martin's Point continually strives to provide employees with a workplace environment that is both professionally and personally rewarding. This translates to employee retention, helps attract new talent and provides our patients and healthcare plan members with best in class offerings," said Teresa Nizza, Chief Human Resources Officer at Martin's Point. "As the healthcare labor market continues to decrease, we want to ensure the very best talent at Martin's Point. Our results demonstrate that Martin's Point is well-positioned in the rapidly changing healthcare labor market."

The Great Place to Work Martin's Point review can be found here:
http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/martin-s-point-health-care

About Martin's Point
Martin's Point Health Care is a progressive, not-for-profit health care organization, unique in the region in that it provides both direct primary/specialty care and health insurance plans. Martin's Point owns and operates seven health care centers in southern Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with providers accepting most major insurance plans. They also administer two health plans: Generations Advantage, the largest Medicare Advantage plan in Maine, and the US Family Health Plan, a TRICARE Prime plan for military families and retirees throughout northern New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.MartinsPoint.org

About Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work^® is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, including Best Workplaces lists and workplace reviews, Great Place to Work provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. In the United States, Great Place to Work produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For^®" and a series of Great Place to Work Best Workplaces lists, including lists for Millennials, Women, Diversity, Small and Medium Companies and over a half dozen different industries. Great Place to Work provides executive advisory and culture consulting services to businesses, non-profits, and government agencies in over 50 countries across six continents.

SOURCE Martin's Point Health Care