3.27.2008
OK Radio host Lynne Norton speaks with Linda Matzigkeit, Senior Vice President of Human Resources of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Linda shares her insight on healthcare careers and best HR practices that can enable organizations to become great places to work for. When assessing employment opportunities, what should healthcare professionals look for? What are the unique recruitment and retention dynamics in the healthcare sector?
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Interview Highlights
:50 - Children’s mission
1:33 – State and growth of the healthcare industry
2:58 - Key HR practices to become a great employer
4:16 – Recruiting and retaining a healthcare workforce
5:13 – Alignment of missions with employees’ personal goals
6:22 – Key issues professionals should look for from an employer
7:20 – OK If? What one meal would Linda choose to eat for the rest of her life…?
Linda Matzigkeit
Senior Vice President of Human Resources of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Linda Matzigkeit is Senior Vice President, Human Resources of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Her primary focus is to develop and execute Children's People and Service Strategies.
She provides executive oversight, vision, and support in the following areas: Recruiting, Retention, Volunteer Services, Total Rewards, Internal Communication, and Learning Services. Additionally, she has responsibility for the oversight and vision of the Customer Service Function.
Matzigkeit began her career in human resources more than twenty years ago in the healthcare industry. After ten years as a human resources consultant with Hewitt Associates, Matzigkeit brought her career full circle when she joined Children's in January 2003. Originally from central Illinois, she earned a Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, and an MBA with a focus in human resources.
She is a frequent speaker on the topic of becoming an employer of choice.
Website: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
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