Chicago Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
22
TOTAL
RATINGS
270

Chicago Company Culture

Chicago Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.0/5
Chicago's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Chicago CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Robert Zimmer Chicago's CEO
Robert Zimmer
48 /100

Diversity at Chicago

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-

Diverse employees at Chicago have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Chicago

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at Chicago have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Chicago 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?"
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-29

Chicago employees are -29% more likely to recommend Chicago as a great place to work

21%Promoters
29%Passives
50%Detractors

Working at Chicago

Working at Chicago is rated below average by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. Chicago employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Chicago’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Chicago was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Chicago

C-

Overall Company Culture at Chicago is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
35%

Chicago ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Chicago Employee Reviews

Out of 27 Chicago employee reviews, 54% were positive. The remaining 46% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Chicago improve their work culture.

54%
46%
Positive Reviews54%
Constructive Feedback46%

Positive Reviews From Chicago Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Their energy and passion for leadership
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    salary and health insurance benefit
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    being able to accomplish my tasks

Constructive Feedback From Chicago Employees

  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Better talent needs to be hired
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    less red tape and ability for employees to help shift culture
  • What would you improve about your company's interview process?
    make the process less sterile and formal and allow interviewers to have a real conversation with candidates and not just fill out a form documenting candidate answers

Chicago Company Information

Chicago Company Overview

Chicago.com is a website that offers information about Chicago visitors and residents.

Headquarter875 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
United States of America
Websitewww.chicago.com/
Founding Date2003
Tel+1 (312) 546-9968
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Chicago employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Chicago report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
54% of Chicago employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Chicago employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
73% of Chicago employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Chicago Employees

22 employees at Chicago have reviewed Chicago 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 22 Chicago employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Chicago are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Chicago, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Chicago are not very pleased with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Chicago are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Chicago believe the environment at Chicago is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Chicago is moderate. About 60% of the employees at Chicago work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Chicago are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Chicago - Employee Onboarding

Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Chicago KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Chicago's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Chicago employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes75%
No25%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Chicago Salaries

How much does Chicago pay?

How much do people at Chicago get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Chicago is $86,163, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $86,845, or $41 per hour.

At Chicago, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $167,418 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,092 annually. Average Chicago salaries by department include: Operations at $77,484, Customer Support at $55,777, Finance at $85,903, and IT at $90,137. Half of Chicago salaries are above $86,845.

12 employees at Chicago rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 10 employees at Chicago rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$55k
$55k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$70k
$70k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$86k
$86k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$157k
$157k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$223k
$223k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$252k
$252k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$300k
$300k100th Percentile
$86,163*
Average Compensation
$86,845*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Chicago Salaries by Department

Explore Chicago Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Chicago

Diverse employees at Chicago score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Chicago in the Bottom 10% 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 Chicago across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Chicago PTO

Chicago's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Chicago's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Chicago Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Chicago applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

1
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 1)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Chicago Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Chicago on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Marketing
20%
All Industries
15%
Design
15%
Admin
15%
IT
10%
Other
25%

Candidates By Location

Chicago
30%
New York City
10%
Villa Park
5%
Akron
5%
Charlotte
5%
Other
45%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Chicago

What is Chicago address?

Chicago location is at 875 North Michigan Avenue

Who is the CEO of Chicago?

Chicago CEO is Robert Zimmer, their score by employees is 48

What is Chicago eNPS?

The eNPS for Chicago is -29

What is the salary for Director of Marketing in Chicago?

Director of Marketing average salary in the US is 135k

What are the salaries in the HR in Chicago?

The average salaries for HR in Chicago is 77k

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