INTELLIGENCE MEMBER LOGIN ANALYTICS MEMBER LOGIN SOLUTIONS SERVICES RESOURCES NEWS ABOUT Sg2 CONTACT Sg2 Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Sg2 is a reflection of the people who work here—hard-working, dynamic individuals who come together to create uncommon solutions to health care’s greatest challenges. We work hard, but we also recognize the value of setting work aside and having fun. Some of our unique cultural benefits include: Sg2 In-Days: two-day, company-wide gatherings twice a year for all Sg2 employees across the US to come together in Skokie for in-person teamwork and company camaraderie. Experts In Action: this program allows employees to recognize each other for a job well done through e-cards and/or “kudos” points that can be redeemed for products, trips, gift cards and more. A large part of Sg2 culture includes our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), as well as how we give back to our community. Learn more about… Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sg2 Sg2/Vizient DEI Initiatives Sg2 in the Community Pro Bono Projects Volunteering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sg2 Sg2’s mission is to catalyze the transformation of health care delivery so our members can not only thrive, but also provide the best care they possibly can to the patients they serve; ultimately, our goal is to bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to help foster this transformation. Along with our parent company, Vizient, we promote an inclusive environment of engagement and collaboration and value all ideas, with the intention that, together, we can innovate and drive meaningful change in the delivery of health care. With this in mind, we have asked our members to join with us in our efforts to further social justice, and, with the guidance of key partners and Vizient’s new chief culture, diversity and inclusion officer, we have embarked on a journey to look more deeply within our own organization to determine how we ourselves can improve in terms of DEI. It is a challenge we welcome and to which we are committed: strive to make a positive difference within Sg2 so we can, in turn, continue to make an even greater difference in the health care industry. Learn more about how diversity and inclusion are strategic commitments of Sg2 and the Vizient family of companies, reflected in the business practices that touch employees, members, suppliers and our community. Sg2/Vizient DEI Initiatives IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action at Sg2) is an employee group that works to ensure Sg2 provides a culture and environment, as well as supportive access, for every Sg2 employee to grow and succeed as their authentic selves while proactively addressing barriers to diversity, equity and inclusion across all levels of the Vizient enterprise and the health care industry. Initiatives include: Recurring internal communications and conversation forums: provide information, awareness and a supportive space to learn about and discuss DEI topics and issues, as well as celebrate various cultural observances throughout the year DEI survey: facilitated survey within IDEAS group to determine specific DEI issues and concerns to focus on at Sg2 Floating holiday allyship: encouraged Sg2 employees to use their floating holiday for a cultural holiday they are unfamiliar with to learn more about a culture different from their own POC Party provides an informal space for people of color (POC) to gather and discuss their respective identities and heritages, allowing them to celebrate and fully express themselves in order to help them bring their value and authentic selves to all of Sg2. Vizient Diversity Networking Associations (also known as employee resource groups) are designed to bring employees from the Vizient family of companies together. They help raise awareness around issues faced by specific demographics (including race, gender and sexual identity, to name a few) and advocate for a more inclusive workplace as well as socially responsible business practices. Gender Equality: Drives greater gender equality via equal access to resources and opportunities, regardless of gender, providing opportunities for all individuals throughout all levels at Vizient. Lead 2040: Promotes the organizational benefits of supporting multicultural individuals at Vizient and helps prepare, develop and celebrate future generations of diverse leaders. Pride: Brings awareness to and helps Vizient attract, develop and retain LGBTQ+ community members and allies by fostering a culture of inclusion that enables employees to be their authentic selves. Veterans: Supports volunteerism benefiting veterans and veteran organizations, fosters employee connections and serves as a resource to veteran and military-related matters at Vizient. Learn more about Vizient Diversity Networking Associations (DNAs). Sg2 in the Community Sg2 encourages its employees to contribute to the greater good by giving back to the communities in which they live and work. Pro Bono Projects Sg2 continues to honor the legacies of our founder Michael Sachs and our colleague Jay Warden—furthering their missions of changing health care and giving back to local communities—through annual pro bono project work in our local markets, with our members. For these projects, employees committed to making a difference in social determinants of health come together to collaborate on strategic initiatives aimed to improve health outcomes for underserved communities in the Chicagoland area. 2019: West Side United—Maternal and Child Health Strategic Planning Addressing Racial Disparities in Maternal Health 2020: Heartland Alliance Health—Virtual Health Care Delivery Disparities Strategic Planning 2021: Send us your submissions! If you have an idea for a pro bono project or skills-based volunteer project that Sg2 can lend a hand with, we invite you to contact us and let us know. Join Sg2’s Community Health Improvement group on LinkedIn to connect with peers to discuss how hospitals and health systems can improve the health of their communities by addressing social needs and social determinants of health. Volunteering Community Day is our signature volunteer initiative. On a designated day every year, employees leave their desks and join forces with local charitable agencies across the country for a nationwide day of common purpose and action, enabling us to fulfill needs in communities around the United States in a real and impactful way. Random Acts of Flowers, Community Day 2019 Skokie Forest Preserve, Community Day 2019 Through the Assisting Communities Together (ACT) Program, all full-time employees have 5 full days off per calendar year to volunteer during normal work hours, helping us increase the number of volunteer hours and make a real, positive difference in our community. And, in 2018, Vizient created Cares Connect—an intranet portal that helps you find local volunteer opportunities and record your individual volunteer efforts, as well as donate to charitable organizations through employee giving. Service trips are for those employees interested in a more extensive volunteer experience. Each year, a handful of service trips are offered as international volunteer projects for employees to take part in and, if possible, utilize volunteer time off. (Each participant is responsible for his/her own trip costs.) As part of Sg2’s holiday charitable giving, every year during the holiday season, Sg2 gives back by sponsoring families and/or children through local charities, such as the employee donation of gift cards to youth involved in the Better Boys Foundation. Request Information Learn more about how Sg2 can partner with your organization. Contact Sg2! 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