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The Chicago Lighthouse

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The Chicago Lighthouse reviews

2.6

35% would recommend to a friend

(117 total reviews)
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Dr. Janet Szlyk

57% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

The Chicago Lighthouse has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 117 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The The Chicago Lighthouse employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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117 reviews
1.0
Jul 18, 2025

Bad Leadership

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

colleagues can be one good friends

Cons

Poor leadership. Makes work environment toxic, low pay, management plays favorites, very unprofessional

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The Chicago Lighthouse Response
10mo
Thank you for posting about your experience working at The Chicago Lighthouse. We are always striving to improve our company culture, and this feedback is vital to that work. Though it seems you are a former employee, we would like to make anyone reading this aware that all employees are encouraged to bring these types of concerns and suggestions for improvement directly to our Human Resources department (without fear of reprisal) so that we may address them directly, promptly and effectively. We are pleased to hear that you found working with Chicago Lighthouse employees to be a positive experience, and we agree that our employees are among the best colleagues one can have. They are kind, caring, funny, insightful, creative, empathetic and possess many other positive attributes. Regarding your other concerns, in May, we implemented comprehensive management training throughout our organization. As of June 30, all managers completed a series of five courses designed to improve leadership, performance management, goal setting and communication. We expect these measures to have a positive effect in addressing the issues raised in your review. At the same time, we would like to emphasize that the best course of action for change is to bring them to our attention as they happen so that we may address them promptly and effectively.
4.0
Apr 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The event was amazing. The best part was meeting old co workers and seeing my co workers dress up. It was amazing to see people at Chicago Lighthouse that have worked for over 50 years.

Cons

The event may have been a little long because of all of the presentations.

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The Chicago Lighthouse Response
1y
Thank you for posting about our Employee Appreciation Dinner. We are glad you had a good time and agree it was a fantastic event where we could celebrate our most important asset: our employees. It was great to see so many members of our employee community coming together to celebrate each other’s accomplishments and their dedication to our work and mission.
4.0
Apr 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It is a super friendly atmosphere where people genuinely care for each other. The Chicago Lighthouse helps so many people who are blind by providing care, support and employment. I'm proud to be part of that mission. The Lighthouse epitomizes access and inclusion--the workforce is diverse in every possible way. I feel understood, appreciated and well-compensated in my position.

Cons

Not really a con, but expectations are very high and workload can be heavy.

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The Chicago Lighthouse Response
1y
Thank you for this very nice review. We appreciate your work and dedication to our mission and are grateful to have you as part of our Lighthouse community. As we continue our work to become one of the best places to work in Chicago and the country, we have prioritized access and inclusion to ensure that every one of our employees feels welcome, comfortable, and safe. As you are aware, we utilize these comments to enhance our employee engagement efforts and look forward to sharing more with you and all our employees about our progress toward these initiatives. As we have mentioned before, our employees are our greatest asset, and we appreciate each and every one of you.
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