PBN Best Places to Work Awards 2021
Large Companies #9. Brown Medicine
Employees in R.I.: 436
CEO Ann M. Kashmanian
Questions answered by Ann M. Kashmanian
What three words best describe your staff? Dedicated, collaborative, strategic.
What support programs has your company offered employees to help cope with the COVID-19 pandemic? Employee assistance program. Increased child care assistance. Behavioral health support specifically directed at clinicians. Remote working options.
How would you describe the culture of your workplace? Brown Medicine has a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, teamwork and ownership.
What modifications have you made to your workplace to support employee wellness? Brown Medicine has made physical alterations to our offices, including barriers, additional space and a supplemental heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
Do you have a preference for promoting existing staff or hiring from outside and why? Brown Medicine’s preference is to provide opportunities to grow within our organization. We see our employees as valuable assets to support and grow within our organization as a valuable attribute of our culture.