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42 POPULATION HEALTH 42 CEO/STRATEGY Best place for interns? Kaiser Permanente, poll shows By Leo Vartorella I nternships offer critical work- place experience for students and those starting their ca- reers, but not all internships are created equal, according to a re- cent study from job search website Indeed.com. Indeed's study analyzed its data- base of over 72 million employer reviews to determine the top-rated workplaces for internships. Here are the top 15: 1. Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente 2. Walt Disney Co. 3. Northwestern Co. 4. Walgreens 5. YMCA 6. Starbucks 7. Lowe's 8. Burlington Stores 9. Home Depot 10. Macy's 11. Amazon 12. Kohl's 13. Chick-fil-A 14. Target 15. UPS n 5 ways CEOs can improve their chances of success By Leo Vartorella A ll CEOs want to lead their organizations to short-term success and long-term sustainability, but there are five key factors that deter- mine a leader's success, according to a new study from the Boston Consulting group. The Boston Consulting Group assessed the tenures of 450 CEOs in the U.S. and Canada who began their terms between 2009 and 2011. Their analysis found that only 18 percent of these leaders ranked in the top tier of performance. "In our study, the criteria for success were grouped under three broad headings: great company, great stock and great legacy. Great company relates to improved competitive position and business economics. And great stock relates to delivering strong total shareholder return," said Ger- ry Hansell, a senior partner at Boston Consulting Group and the study's lead author. "Great legacy is more subjective and relates to the company's future prospects. To meet all of these criteria is no easy task, but CEOs who draw on our five success factors consistently and harmoniously will certainly improve their chances." Here are five key factors the study found help determine success: 1. A fact-based, clearly defined strategic narrative 2. Interactions with stakeholders that respect but also reshape their expectations 3. Incessant organizational mobilization that reinforces company values through extended communication with the leadership team 4. A long-lasting positive imprint 5. Competitively advantaged strategic moves that challenged but don't overwhelm the workforce n 6 ways hospitals can improve the workplace for female physicians By Megan Knowles W ith a looming physician shortage and a rising number of women entering medical schools, hospitals will need to plan ways to recruit, hire and engage new phy- sicians — particularly women, according to a re- port from Jordan Search Consultants. Kathy Jordan, CEO and founder of Jordan Search Consultants, offered six best practices for hospi- tals to improve the workplace for female physi- cians: 1. Offer more leadership and growth oppor- tunities. Women in healthcare leadership can mentor younger women physicians and bring attention to potential workplace discrimination. 2. Use non-physicians. Having a larger team with physician assistants, certified nursing assis- tants and medical assistants can be a cost-effec- tive way to distribute work. ese employees can relieve physicians of burdensome busywork and create more flexible scheduling. 3. Commit to salary transparency and less pay disparity. Pay gaps tend to shrink when compa- nies are transparent about compensation, which could help female physicians financially and highlight areas with unconscious bias. 4. Foster supportive professional communi- ties. Providing residents and new physicians with access to professional organizations can give them more support from peers and mentors. ese communities also give women opportunities to connect with others about workplace issues. 5. Increase scheduling flexibility. Providing flexible schedules and alternative work arrange- ments can help physicians find better work-life balance and boost physician satisfaction. One strategy is physician "job-sharing," where two or three part-time physicians fill the role of a full-time position, giving part-time staff greater flexibility. 6. Incorporate flexible child-care options and parental leave policies. Revising leave policies for new mothers and fathers also can help physi- cians achieve a better work-life balance. On-site child care can relieve overworked physicians and residents. n