People Plan
Sinai Health’s People Plan expresses our commitment to our most important asset—our people.
Our investment in you
Originally developed in 2018, Sinai Health’s People Plan is a commitment to our people. Our people include all the employees, learners, physicians, scientists and volunteers that make up our community.
The People Plan creates infrastructure, supports and tools that enable everyone to contribute to their full potential. The Plan focuses on enriching the work experience and increasing engagement. Our goal is to create an energizing environment for our people.
What we have done so far
The following four aims have guided our efforts to ensure all of our people are set up for success.
Our four aims
Engage and invest in people
Engage and invest in people
So far, we have:
- Improved our pre-hire onboarding program
- Introduced a new hire orientation that generates energy and enthusiasm about joining Sinai Health
- Launched a new job evaluation methodology
- Established an equitable and competitive compensation framework for non-union jobs
- Introduced a Self-Care Spending Account for non-union employees
- Brough back in-person engagement events, such as holiday celebrations, service recognition receptions and our annual People Appreciation BBQ
- Said "Thank you for all you do," with pop-up appreciation events and unexpected treats
Be well and feel energetic
Be well and feel energetic
So far, we have:
- Re-opened our fitness centres with upgraded gym equipment
- Increased our activity programming that includes yoga, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes and step/walk challenges
- Refreshed and strengthened our attendance support program
- Clarified procedures related to disability management, workplace accommodations and safe returns to work
- Improved group benefits to reflect our commitment to our people’s emotional well-being and psychological safety
Build leadership strengths and management skills
Build leadership strengths and management skills
So far, we have:
- Launched a new Management Skill Curriculum to offer learning about core leadership functions
- Developed training so leaders understand their responsibilities under relevant employment legislation
- Ensured all leaders have access to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism training and education
Attract and position top talent
Attract and position top talent
So far, we have:
- Developed and implemented new and innovative approaches to finding top talent
- Held hiring events at both of our hospitals, and at university and college campuses
- Updated our LinkedIn Career Showcase page
- Updated and streamlined our Talent Acquisition service delivery model
- Established academic and community partnerships to reach broader and more diverse talent