The Way We Work

Earning official recognition from the Chicago Tribune in 2023, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) prides itself on being a top workplace in the Chicagoland area. To ensure a positive work environment for all, CHEST relies heavily on principles highlighted in “The Way We Work.”

Through the below tenets, CHEST encourages employees to bring their best selves to work to put forth the best resources for our members:

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LEAD WITH INTEGRITY

Be honest, respectful, and professional. Speak with candor, and listen to understand.

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LEVERAGE PASSION

Welcome healthy debate, and assume best intentions. Win for CHEST, patients, and customers.

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HONOR THE TEAM

Value partnership and diversity. Empower one another, and hold each other accountable.

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CULTIVATE INNOVATION

Translate ideas into solutions. Use your imagination.

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HAVE SERIOUS FUN

Celebrate success. Work together, learn together, play together.

Employee engagement

CHEST Staff at a luncheon

To retain quality staff in 2023, CHEST focused on rewarding employees for their contributions to the organization. CHEST hosted:

  • A summer social event
  • A holiday party
  • Division retreats
  • “Welcome to CHEST” event for new hires
  • Educational trainings, including “Stop the Bleed”
  • Employee appreciation week

CHEST also encouraged staff to give back to the community by supporting holiday charity drives and additional community service activities.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKING AT CHEST »

CHEST Staff at employee luncheon

Awards and recognition

Top Work Places 2022-2023 | American College of Chest Physicians is a 2023 Top Workplace! 2 Years Running

For the second year, CHEST was named one of the best places to work by major Chicago newspaper, the Chicago Tribune. The rankings were determined based on employee satisfaction scores from a survey rating statements about their feelings on issues such as leadership of the company, execution, and connection.

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CHEST culture

CHEST interns in 2023

CHEST interns in 2023

Still in the throes of learning to live and work in a world after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, employees expect their companies to be flexible, compassionate, and understanding of their lives outside of the office in a stronger way than in the past.

Meeting this need and keeping employee safety and well-being at the forefront, CHEST continued operating on a hybrid schedule for 2023, allowing for greater employee flexibility.

Other successes included:

  • Welcoming summer interns for the second year in the education, IT, finance, executive office, and operations departments
  • Offering mental health services to employees through Boon coaching services
  • Providing security for employees with access to Experian credit monitoring
CHEST interns in 2023

CHEST interns in 2023

Encouraging wellness

To share local health resources with staff and community members, CHEST hosted the 2023 Wellness Fair at its headquarters building in collaboration with the Glenview Chamber of Commerce. The Wellness Fair featured 19 businesses from the Glenview area specializing in health, wellness, and lifestyle resources, including physical therapy studios, dental providers, and more.

CHEST wellness fair
CHEST wellness fair
CHEST wellness fair