Our people, our culture.
Boston Children’s Hospital is where the world’s families come for answers. To be a part of our team is to know that every contribution you make can make a profound difference. It’s to understand that the care we provide includes everything from brain surgery to food service. And it’s to experience the promise that every act of kindness inspires healing and growth – not just for our patients, families, and colleagues – but for our communities alike.
At the heart of caring for our patients and their families are the skills, experiences, and contributions of our team members. We strive to recruit the best candidates to ensure that we meet the complex needs of our local, domestic, and international patients. By attracting top talent from different backgrounds, we foster an environment of excellence and innovation, where every team member can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of delivering remarkable care.
Office of Health Equity and Inclusion
Health disparities pose a serious threat to children from marginalized populations. In response to this, we’ve created The Office of Health Equity and Inclusion to close the gaps in health and health outcomes. Ensuring an inclusive environment that does not tolerate any form of racism, discrimination, or bias is central to all that we do.
In pursuing our objectives, we work collaboratively with divisions and departments at Boston Children’s and Harvard Medical School, including the Office of Faculty Development, the Boston Children’s Academy for Teaching and Educational Innovation and Scholarship, Health Affairs, the Office of Graduate Medical Education, the Office of Experience, and Human Resources.
Our Unique Employee-Led Groups
At Boston Children’s Hospital, we have a robust community of Employee-Led Groups (ELGs) that support and celebrate our entire workforce and expand our sense of inclusion and belonging.
These groups strengthen our commitment to an inclusive, respectful, and kind work environment for all our employees, and recognizes the meaningful impact that a diverse workforce has on teamwork, innovation, employee engagement, and patient care.
Our ELGs are open to all Boston Children’s employees, and anyone is welcome to join one or more employee-led groups.
Types of Employee-Led Groups
Employee-Led Groups serve a variety of purposes, allowing employees to find community, access resources, grow professionally, and have fun! Here are some of the types of ELGs we have at Boston Children’s.
Identity/Culture
These groups build community around identities and celebrate cultures. Examples of this group include Black/African American & Allies (BAAA), Women’s Alliance, and Veterans Alliance, Leadership and Outreach Resources (VALOR).
Social/Engagement
These groups are the most informal and provide fun, social engagements around a shared interest or activity. Examples of this group include Smarty Plants Garden Club and Puzzling Community.
Workforce Resources
These groups provide support for employees with a shared professional affiliation or build access around an employee resource or skill. Examples of this group include Administrative Resource Committee (ARC), Postdoc Association (PDA), and Workforce Wellbeing.
The Children’s Health Equity (CHEq)
At the core of our efforts is the Children’s Health Equity Initiative (CHEq), a part of Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health. This initiative supports collaborative projects within specific Boston communities to improve the health and well-being of children and families. The projects will foster new and long-lasting systems that promote and strengthen neighborhood cohesion.
