Our Culture
Virtua’s Culture of WE sets it apart from other organizations. It is built on four Guiding Principles that are purposefully aligned to demonstrate that culture, experience, quality, and safety are all interconnected.
Culture of WE in Action
Virtua is widely recognized as an employer of choice and a best place to work. Our colleagues are part of a unique and nurturing culture. Here’s what sets us apart:
You are APPRECIATED
Be it formally celebrating significant achievements through our WE Awards, receiving Applaud Points for a job well done, or giving/receiving daily recognition through our WE Applaud platform, we value and acknowledge the positive effect our colleagues create for one another, our patients, and the community.
You are APPRECIATED
Be it formally celebrating significant achievements through our WE Awards, receiving Applaud Points for a job well done, or giving/receiving daily recognition through our WE Applaud platform, we value and acknowledge the positive effect our colleagues create for one another, our patients, and the community.
You are supported as a WHOLE Person
We want you to be well, get well, and stay well. Through WE Thrive, colleagues can receive 1:1 help through a Peer Supporter, utilize WE Hours to serve their community or simply decompress, join a sports league, or engage in monthly onsite or virtual events supporting their overall health and well-being.
You are supported as a WHOLE Person
We want you to be well, get well, and stay well. Through WE Thrive, colleagues can receive 1:1 help through a Peer Supporter, utilize WE Hours to serve their community or simply decompress, join a sports league, or engage in monthly onsite or virtual events supporting their overall health and well-being.
You are GROWING
The continuous personal and professional development of our colleagues is an important investment. WE University provides no-cost access to self-serve learning libraries and virtual and in-person instructor-led courses. Available career ambassadors provide additional mentoring and growth opportunities.
You are GROWING
The continuous personal and professional development of our colleagues is an important investment. WE University provides no-cost access to self-serve learning libraries and virtual and in-person instructor-led courses. Available career ambassadors provide additional mentoring and growth opportunities.
Get to Know the Guiding Principles
Virtua’s four Guiding Principles and the associated Simple Actions provide alignment around our shared purpose and a clear path to ensure we are here for good—for everybody, always.
WE Care Compassionately
- Anticipating needs
- Practicing empathy
- Championing safety
- Supporting well-being
WE Communicate Thoughtfully
- Listening attentively
- Sharing the “why”
- Using clear and kind language
- Personalizing interactions
WE Invite Belonging
- Engaging with respect
- Leading with curiosity
- Valuing all perspectives
- Expressing appreciation
WE Deliver Excellence
- Building trusting relationships
- Committing to learning
- Embracing innovation
- Striving for the highest standards
Here for Good: Inside Edition Podcast
The Best People. Even Better Conversations.
Additional Resources for Virtua Colleagues
Virtua colleagues are invited to take a deeper dive into our Culture of WE by visiting a dedicated section of the Colleague Corner.
It's About Respect
Using Pronouns Correctly
Understanding pronouns and how to use them appropriately is a simple way to demonstrate respect. Consult these tips to easily incorporate pronouns into your interactions with others.
Using a person’s name and pronouns is a form of mutual respect and basic courtesy. When someone is referred to with the wrong pronoun, it can make them feel disrespected, invalidated, dismissed, or alienated (or, often, all of the above). Imagine a time when someone persistently misspelled or mispronounced your name. Moments like these can be frustrating and lead to a loss of respect and sense of belonging.
Create opportunities to ask for (or offer) pronouns:
When introducing yourself, offer your pronouns as part of your introduction.
Example:
Hi! My name is XXXXXX XXXXX and my pronouns are he/him/his and they/them/theirs.
When unaware of someone’s personal pronouns, use “They/Them/Theirs.” DO NOT press someone for their pronouns.
While it’s a good idea to always offer your pronouns up front, it’s also important to recognize that some people might not offer theirs in return. If someone doesn’t willingly offer their pronouns, don’t keep pressing them about it. Move forward and utilize “they” if their name comes up in conversation with someone else.
Accidents happen and we can unintentionally use (or assign) the wrong pronouns, which can be embarrassing for both individuals. You can apologize, thank them for correcting you and move on making a mental note to use the proper pronouns moving forward.
Want more practice learning and using pronouns?
- The University of Wisconsin put out this easy-to-use pronoun practice app
- The Human Rights Campaign Pronouns in the Workplace Guide - Talking About Pronouns