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The Chicago Lighthouse

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Amazing Organization and People - Anonymous employee The Chicago Lighthouse Employee Review

5.0
Apr 15, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I have worked at The Lighthouse for almost 2 years, and I have never met so many people dedicated to serving our mission community of the blind, visually impaired, otherwise disabled and Veterans. The leadership, led by the CEO and the Board, is committed to improving our employees' experiences with the same level of commitment the employees have for our patients and clients. There has been significant progress since I started and it’s continuing, with staff guiding the priorities and discussion.

Cons

No place is perfect, but the organization has identified and invested in key areas for growth and development and is committed to improving our employees' experiences.

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The Chicago Lighthouse Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide this review. We use this information to help inform our employee engagement efforts so that we can make The Chicago Lighthouse one of the best places to work in Chicago and the country. Our senior leadership and Board are committed to this goal and making improvements to our training programs, policies and communications practices. We thank you for recognizing the efforts we have made so far and know you will be pleased with those yet to come. As you said, our employees are our greatest asset, and we appreciate each and every one of you.

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5.0
Mar 13, 2025
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Pros

- flexibility and accommodations - good pay - room for growth

Cons

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2.0
Jan 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working from home after training and weekly pay

Cons

The management style here leaves much to be desired. There’s excessive micromanaging by individuals who lack the leadership skills necessary to effectively guide a team. Decisions that could easily be communicated via Teams are instead handled through unnecessary disruptions, such as system pauses, which come across as attempts to assert authority rather than foster collaboration. Leadership isn't about exerting control—it's about inspiring and guiding teams toward success. Dr. Szlyk has clearly made great strides in building a strong foundation for the organization, but unfortunately, these efforts are being undermined by ineffective management practices. It’s disappointing to see such potential being squandered. True leadership requires trust, clear communication, and empowerment—none of which seem to be prioritized here.

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The Chicago Lighthouse Response
1y
Dear Employee, Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed response. We appreciate your feedback and take these comments seriously. As you may or may not know, we have made employee engagement and satisfaction a high priority over the past few years, and that includes employee management. One of our strategic goals for this year is to make a more concerted effort toward management training. We have already committed for all of our managers to have participated in management training by the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2025), and we will continue with additional training through fiscal 2026 and beyond. This management training is one of the top priorities of our new Chief Operating Officer Brandie Knazze. We do appreciate your sharing concerns and recommendations for improvement. Please remember, you can also bring these concerns and suggestions directly to our Human Resources department.
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