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CHEST Annual Report 2024

The Way We Work

To ensure a positive work environment for employees, the American College of Chest Physicians 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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Awards and Recognition

CHEST Culture

Employee Engagement

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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.

Awards and recognition

Top Work Places 2022-2024 | American College of Chest Physicians is a 2024 Top Workplace! 3 Years Running

For the third 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.

MORE ABOUT THE TOP WORKPLACES AWARD »

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CHEST culture

CHEST cultivates a unique environment that provides team members with the support, professional development, and mentorship they need to advance in their careers. Teamwork, collaboration, and passion for the work remain hallmark for CHEST and define our organization’s culture.

CHEST Staff at Stop the Bleed training
CHEST staff raises awareness for lung cancer

Examples of CHEST’s culture in action throughout 2024 included:

  • Raising awareness for lung cancer in the Glenview community (read more in the Glenview Patch)
  • Welcoming summer interns in the IT, HR, Health Equity, Media Production, Product Development, and Simulation/Immersive Learning departments
  • Offering professional coaching services that enhance both performance and mental well-being and, for the first year, optional pet insurance as part of the benefits package
  • Providing security for employees with access to credit monitoring services at no charge
CHEST Staff at Stop the Bleed training
CHEST staff raises awareness for lung cancer

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Employee engagement

To keep the office engaging, CHEST hosted on-site events for employees throughout the year, including:

  • Busy breaks to celebrate the solar eclipse and National “Pop” Day with popcorn, popsicles, Pop Rocks, and more
  • Employee appreciation week, including Corporate Mullet Day, where employees dressed business casual from the waist up
  • A holiday party with gaming and bowling

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

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