This episode features Qualenta Kivett, Executive Vice President, Chief People and Talent Officer at Tampa General Hospital. Here, she discusses her background & what led her to Tampa General, her focus on continuing to evolve, and more.
Summary
Qualenta Kivett, EVP and Chief People and Talent Officer at Tampa General Hospital, Shares Insights
Background and Focus on Evolution
Qualenta Kivett, Executive Vice President, Chief People and Talent Officer at Tampa General Hospital, recently sat down to discuss her background and what led her to Tampa General, as well as what her focus is on continuing to evolve.
Agile Response to Team Members, Patients, and Communities Needs
As the Chief People and Talent Officer, Kuta Kik's main focus for the second half of 2022 is to continue being agile in responding to team members, patients, and communities needs. She has taken action to restructure compensation, survey benefits, and provide resources to allow team members to grow. However, her main roadblock over the next two to three years is staffing shortages, which is a challenge facing many healthcare organizations.
Expanding and Evolving to Meet Organization's Needs
Corte is excited about the unknown and how to expand, evolve and quickly respond to the needs of Tampa General Hospital's team members. He looks within the community, within the organization, and outside of the community to recruit for positions. He also takes a three-pronged approach to recruitment which includes looking internally and providing career maps, looking within the community to remove barriers to access, and looking outside of the community to attract people to their organization.
Impact of COVID-19 on Talent and Team Members
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on talent and team members in the healthcare industry. Kivett noted that the pandemic has highlighted the importance of empathy and compassion in leadership, and has demonstrated the importance of prioritizing the well-being of team members. Tampa General Hospital implemented a number of initiatives to support team member well-being during this challenging time, including mental health resources, subsidized childcare, and time off to recharge.
As the Chief People and Talent Officer, Kuta Kik's focus is on continuing to evolve and meet the needs of team members, patients, and communities at Tampa General Hospital.
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This episode aired on 10/09/2022 and can be listened here.
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