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The Chicago Lighthouse

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Great experience. Terrible exampes of leadership & upper management. - CCR The Chicago Lighthouse Employee Review

1.0
May 18, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Weekly pay, great knowledge to learn and use somewhere else.

Cons

Poor examples of leadership. Constant bullying/disrespect/ micro managing of employees.

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5.0
Jul 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

PTO and benefits. Work from home.

Cons

No overtime. Work hours were decreased.

2.0
Jan 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
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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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