Cold and Stressful - Senior Engineer FHLBank Chicago Employee Review

1.0
Oct 12, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Nice technology and new office

Cons

Things were going fine up until last year. My manager left although we suspect he was pushed out. Company policy declared if you didn't get the jab they considering it a resignation and he was vocally against mandates on LinkedIn. Just today it's come out that it wasn't even tested for stopping transmission! Little late now. You can bet your bottom dollar they won't be apologizing! Accountability and responsibility are absent from our leaders. They have no idea about optics and how things like this can destroy morale and loyalty. If they can shove one of the nicest guys out the door, they'll do it to anybody. So much talk about emotional intelligence, empathy, understanding. It's all fluff. Now we're rudderless and feeling huge pressure from above, something we were shielded from before.

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FHLBank Chicago Response
3y
Change can be difficult and we understand that not everyone will agree with the decisions made for our organization. At the Bank, we have taken guidance from the city, state, and CDC into account to help us make determinations that prioritize our employees’ health and safety while ensuring we are creating an inclusive culture. We continue to approach our guidelines with thoughtfulness and care but recognize that evolving situations can be challenging to navigate, requiring patience and flexibility. Like you, we take great pride in our technology and beautiful new office space, as well as our award winning benefits, culture, flexible blended operating model and professional development opportunities.

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5.0
Feb 20, 2026
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I enjoy my job, work with wonderful people, and feel valued at work. The office is nice. Happy with the benefits and events at work.

Cons

My experience has differed from many recent negative reviews - the company is pretty siloed, and culture seems to vary significantly across departments. I agree with the previous reviews about HR being hostile.

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FHLBank Chicago Response
4mo
We are proud to provide a collaborative and supportive workplace for employees. Our competitive benefits, ample learning opportunities, and inclusive culture ensure employees feel valued in their roles. We recognize that consistency across departments is important and continue to focus on strengthening collaboration and alignment across the organization. We always encourage employees to share their perspectives through our internal channels for any concerns they have so we can continue to evolve our ways of working with each other and in support of our mission.
3.0
May 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Nice office space at the OPO

Cons

Miss the 2 days at home option.

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