People are our greatest asset – for the benefit of our patients

• Landspítali’s human resources are the hospital’s most important asset and the foundation for outstanding healthcare services.​

• The Human Resources Policy supports the role, future vision and values of the hospital.​

• The aim of the policy is to create an attractive workplace and a shared vision for how Landspítali attracts, develops and retains qualified staff.​

• At Landspítali, the patient is always our foremost priority. To ensure high-quality services and patient safety, we support our staff and foster professionalism, wellbeing and welfare.

The policy is built around seven key areas:

Visionary Leadership

• Our leaders play a key role in creating a positive workplace culture, supporting staff and leading the delivery of outstanding services.

• They lead by example and with a clear vision, aligned with Landspítali’s strategy and policies. Leaders encourage staff participation and create an environment
  where people have opportunities to grow professionally.

People at the Forefront

• We aim to attract, select and retain qualified staff.

• We are committed to providing new staff with a structured welcome, training and support that promote safety and success in their roles.

• We support staff wellbeing in a variety of ways, healthy working environment, and ensure that employment termination processes are professional and well managed.

Effective Teamwork

• We place strong emphasis on teamwork and draw on each individual’s strengths.

• Diverse perspectives and expertise strengthen decision-making and improve the safety and quality of services.

• Landspítali staff work together as one team, with the patient always at the centre of care.

Competence and Growth

• We aim to ensure that Landspítali staff have the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality services, both now and in the future.

• Staff are given opportunities to develop in their roles and make full use of their skills. We emphasise continuing education and creating an environment that encourages growth.

Culture of Improvement

• We aim to be a progressive workplace and to create a culture based on performance, improvement, science and innovation. Success in healthcare services is reflected in safety, quality and efficiency, supporting continuous development.

• Staff are expected to take an active part in improvement efforts, show initiative and continuously seek ways to improve services and the working environment.

Good Communication

• We are committed to fostering a motivating work environment where communication is based on mutual respect, trust and care.

• We create a culture in which staff can engage in open and professional communication. They can express ideas, ask questions and learn from incidents in a constructive way to enhance the safety and quality of services.

• We all follow Landspítali’s Communication Charter.

Equality and Inclusion

• We aim for equality, diversity and inclusion to be reflected in the workplace culture at Landspítali.

• We aim to create a workplace where everyone is respected and has equal opportunities to thrive in their roles.

The Human Resources Policy is reviewed every 2 years.