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8th Light Company Culture
8th Light Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
8th Light's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Outlook
A-Team
B+Executive Team
BMeetings
B8th Light CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Paul Pagel
88 /100
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Diversity at 8th Light
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at 8th Light have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at 8th Light
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at 8th Light have rated Team, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
8th Light eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
45
8th Light employees are 45% more likely to recommend 8th Light as a great place to work
| 58% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 13% | Detractors |
Working at 8th Light
Working at 8th Light is rated average by 31 employees, across various culture dimensions. 8th Light employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Outlook, and Team categories, putting 8th Light’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at 8th Light was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at 8th Light
B
Overall Company Culture at 8th Light is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
35%
8th Light ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
8th Light Employee Reviews
Out of 37 8th Light employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping 8th Light improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From 8th Light Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Humanity. A real person connecting with you during the process.
- What makes you most happy at work?Helping other reach their goals
- What are some of the best things about your team?Learning culture, everyone supportive, people want each other to succeed
Constructive Feedback From 8th Light Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Because I got paid not enough and there is no way to increase my pay at this company, and I have no other choice.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?environment is open and comfortable.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Coworkers are all good, hard working, skills are perfect.
8th Light Company Information
8th Light Company Overview
8th Light is a global team of software, design, and technology professionals. We partner with forward-thinking people and organizations to help them imagine and create elegant, robust, and groundbreaking software solutions to complex problems.
8th Light was founded in 2006 and its current CEO is Paul Pagel. Since its inception 20 years ago, 8th Light has grown to 150 employees.
8th Light Mission, Vision & Values
8th Light Mission Statement
At 8th Light, we believe software is a craft born out of practice and aim to increase quality software products through interdisciplinary collaboration.
8th Light Vision Statement
We want to be a model of how a software company should look and act.
8th Light Values
- Design for people
- Inspire through education
- Build for the future
| Headquarter | Chicago, IL 60602 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | 8thlight.com |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | 877-407-4154 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | 8thlight.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
8th Light Employees
8th Light has 150 employees. 31 employees at 8th Light have reviewed 8th Light across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 31 8th Light employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at 8th Light are generally satisfied with their total compensation at 8th Light, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at 8th Light are extremely happy with their team. 31 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at 8th Light are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at 8th Light believe the environment at 8th Light is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at 8th Light is comfortably fast. About 77% of the employees at 8th Light work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at 8th Light are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
8th Light employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at 8th Light report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
91% of 8th Light employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
8th Light employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
8th Light employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
91% of 8th Light employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining 8th Light - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining 8th Light is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. 8th Light employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
8th Light KPIs and OKRs
At 8th Light 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of 8th Light's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 8th Light employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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8th Light CEO & Leadership
88 /100
8th Light CEO Awards and Recognitions
8th Light’s CEO Paul Pagel started in this role in 2006. Paul’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. With a high CEO score, Paul Pagel has won the Top 5% Rated CEO in 2016. 8th Light’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, employees in the Engineering department, and Caucasian employees. However, Female employees and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Pagel’s leadership, 8th Light employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Team. Office Culture and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where 8th Light could stand to see real improvement.
8th Light Leadership
The 8th Light Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Paul Pagel, Vice President of Client Services Rich Feller, and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Farver
Paul Pagel CEO / President
Paul Pagel founded 8th Light in 2006, and has been a driving force in the software development community ever since. He... read more
Rich Feller Vice President of Client Services
Rich Feller has spent his career in IT leading and developing technology teams. His expertise in driving business and... read more
Jennifer Farver Chief Executive Officer
Jenny Farver serves as 8th Light’s CEO, leading the Client Services and People teams, after serving as a member of the... read more
Kate Hamilton Vice President of Growth Marketing
As a trained storyteller and creator, Kate Hamilton serves as 8th Light’s Vice President of Growth Marketing. Kate... read more
Brett Miko Senior Director of Financial Analysis
As Senior Director of Financial Analysis, Brett Miko brings more than a decade of experience in Finance, Software... read more
Paul Pagel President
Paul Pagel founded 8th Light in 2006, and has been a driving force in the software development community ever since. He... read more
8th Light Salaries
How much does 8th Light pay?
How much do people at 8th Light get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at 8th Light is $85,341, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $83,893, or $40 per hour.
At 8th Light, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $161,710 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,529 annually. Average 8th Light salaries by department include: Customer Support at $54,632, Business Development at $106,864, Marketing at $125,707, and IT at $86,996. Half of 8th Light salaries are above $83,893.
24 employees at 8th Light rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 86 ratings) while 23 employees at 8th Light rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 30 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $50k | $50k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $68k | $68k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $79k | $79k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $153k | $153k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $221k | $221k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $256k | $256k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $293k | $293k | 100th Percentile |
$85,341*
Average Compensation
$83,893*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
8th Light Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at 8th Light
Diverse employees at 8th Light score the company 75/100 across various culture categories, placing 8th Light in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at 8th Light across various culture dimensions.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion make us all better. We look for people who are driven by the desire to learn, grow, contribute, and evolve, and who are collaborative and team-oriented. Our tradition of hiring talented people regardless of their background, experience, or education, then fueling individual passions to spur personal and team growth has proven to be a game-changer for us, and for our clients.
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8th Light Perks & Benefits
Learn more about 8th Light's benefits at http://8thlight.com/benefits.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
8th Light PTO
8th Light's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is 8th Light's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. 8th Light's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in 8th Light on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 36% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 8% | |
Engineering | 8% | |
Design | 8% | |
Sales | 8% | |
Other | 32% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 24% | |
|---|---|---|
Portland | 8% | |
Seattle | 8% | |
Trenton | 4% | |
Omaha | 4% | |
Other | 52% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding 8th Light
Who is the CEO of 8th Light?
8th Light CEO is Paul Pagel, their score by employees is 88
What is 8th Light eNPS?
The eNPS for 8th Light is 45
What is the salary for Sales Manager in 8th Light?
Sales Manager average salary in the US is 89k
What are the salaries in the HR in 8th Light?
The average salaries for HR in 8th Light is 78k
How many employees work in 8th Light?
8th Light has 150 employees
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