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Lightspeed Systems reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(4 total reviews)
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Brian Thomas

58% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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5.0
Dec 30, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Growth is embraced and innovation fostered. Being a creative problem solver and team player is valued. Coworkers are passionate about keeping kids safe while they learn - with a good mix of folks with 20+ years experience in the ed-tech space and new faces of diverse software/technology backgrounds combining to solve complex modern k-12 learning challenges. Affirmation from schools, knowing you are making a difference is a great motivator.

Cons

Not necessarily a con but, new processes can take time to implement across teams. Par for the course with new growth and cross functional collaboration.

1.0
Oct 12, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

There are no pros of this toxic place.

Cons

Office politics dominates the entire culture at Lightspeed. If you're not favored, you have zero room for growth and your skills and contributions are not recognized in the least bit. There is a lack of diversity within certain departments and pay is way below industry standard. Management is not as transparent as they claim to be and the second you decide to leave the company, you are viewed as turning your back on them. For a company that plays up it's "culture" and "wonderful people," the actual treatment of employees is a complete joke, stemming from the highly disorganized, incompetent, and unprofessional hiring process all the way through to your last day on the job. The HR department in particular needs a whole lot of work. Please practice some much-needed self-reflection. I would not waste my time with this joke of a company. DO NOT WORK HERE!

1.0
Sep 18, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

The occasional free snacks in the office

Cons

Despite all of the messaging around tenure and low turnover, it seems most folks who don't fit in leave around the year to year and a half mark. The organization lacks a safe space to express frustration or even disappointment. Every day it feels like you're pushed a bit more to change who you are as a person. Compensation is subpar and borderline unethical in some regards. When the team discusses this; there is a clear divide that is uncomfortable. If you bring up issues or concerns, you could get fired or shown the door. There is a lack of diversity within certain departments and no concrete efforts are made to hire people of color. Management is not as transparent as they claim to be and the second you decide to leave the company, you are viewed as turning your back on the company. Stay away from this toxic place.

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Lightspeed Systems Response
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We care a lot about our culture and our people and are sorry this was your experience. We also know sometimes a company’s culture isn’t the right fit for everyone and we hope you find what’s right for you.
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