Think twice - Anonymous employee FHLBank Chicago Employee Review

1.0
Jun 12, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Decent health insurance - A few really excellent people that get pushed out eventually

Cons

- All of the pressures of corporate life with added federal pressures - Incompetent senior management - No career progression - Self defeating organization that builds bureaucracy, not people and functional teams - Tiered pay that does not meet the market - Awful HR department that is not interested in keeping talent - Days full of meetings and no real, satisfying work - Infighting, wasteful budgets, over-empowerment of outside consultancies/new employees

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FHLBank Chicago Response
1y
FHLBank Chicago invests significantly in developing our teams through leadership training, professional development, mentorship, and employee-driven feedback. We are proud of the many employees who have built long, successful careers at the Bank, and we remain focused on creating opportunities for continued growth and development. Like any organization, we continue to evaluate our processes to reduce unnecessary complexity and ensure our teams are empowered to do meaningful, impactful work. Our leadership team is committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. While not every decision will resonate with every employee, we welcome open and respectful feedback and strive to foster a culture where concerns can be raised and addressed constructively. There are multiple channels for employees to raise concerns and contribute ideas and we encourage open dialogue at all levels of the organization.

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5.0
Feb 20, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

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
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice office space at the OPO

Cons

Miss the 2 days at home option.

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