8th Light

Chicago, Illinois, USA
149 Total Employees
120 Local Employees
Year Founded: 2006

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Benefits at 8th Light

8th Light has a comprehensive benefits and total compensation package that is flexible and customizable as per your family/ life/ personal circumstances. We are supportive of family friendly flexibility which includes perks and offerings such as an extensive parental leave program which covers (4 paid months- time off). Our benefits and perks also re-enforce our values of Humanity, Education and Ownership- with options to purchase stock, Learning and Development stipends with paid time allocated to growth and continuous learning, additionally a popular donation matching program.

Financial + Retirement

401(K) matching

Eligible 60 days following employment. 8th Light will match 100% up to the first 4% employees contribute.

Company equity

Over 40% of organization are employee owners. Employees will have the option to purchase shares of the organization. Employee owners will receive quarterly payouts based on organization's performance.

Charitable contribution matching

8th Light will match up to $250 per calendar year for each employee’s contributions to a charitable organization.

Office Perks

Commuter benefits

Company-sponsored outings

Fitness stipend

Employees are reimbursed $100 per year for health and wellness expenses.

Company-sponsored happy hours

Pet friendly

Some meals provided

Home-office stipend for remote employees

New hires receive a $200 stipend for home office furniture. In addition to a state of the art work device (Apple Notebook) and 4K monitors, accessories, and more-- through partnership with FirstBase.

Professional Development

Continuing education stipend

All employees are awarded an annual $1,500 stipend for learning and development expenses. This can be used on: classes, software subscriptions, conference travel, etc.

Customized development tracks

Job training & conferences

There is an annual $1,500 learning and development budget given each crafters, there are opportunities for educational expenses as well as conferences paid through 8th Light's partnership.

Mentorship program

Online course subscriptions available

Paid industry certifications

Promote from within

Lunch and learns

Continuing education available during work hours

Based upon role, employees are given time allotments to focus on non-project based learning.

Health Insurance + Wellness

Dental insurance

The Dental plan offered provides comprehensive dental coverage with low, predictable costs. 100% of coverage for preventative services, including x-rays. Child orthodontia coverage available as well.

Disability insurance

8th Light offers company-paid both short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Through opt-in enrollment, our plans offer Heath Care, Dependent, and Commuter Reimbursement.

Health insurance

8th Light offers four unique options for comprehensive medical coverage to support you and your family. In addition to MD Live, a service offering included in all BCBS plans at 8th Light.

Life insurance

Employer paid coverage of up to $50,000 with the option to increase coverage at a low-expense.

Pet insurance

Pet's veterinary services are covered with 90% reimbursement. Open to all ages. Includes spay/neuter, hereditary, Rx therapeutic diets, dental and more. Provided at low cost through Nationwide.

Vision insurance

100% coverage for eye exams and lenses after $35 dollar copay-- with a $130 allowance for frames per year. 20% discount offered on balance for frames at participating providers.

Wellness programs

Annual budget for personal wellness to be used on: massages, gym/fitness memberships, equipment and more.

Mental health benefits

In addition to comprehensive mental health coverage through medical plans, 8th Light offers EAP services at no cost to employees. Unlimited telephone consultations, and up to 3 in-person sessions/ yr.

Diversity

Documented equal pay policy

Highly diverse management team

Women in executive level positions, including the Co-CEO. women and POCs on the 8th Light executive board and throughout the company.

Mandated unconscious bias training

Led by the Director of Training and Development, unconscious bias training is a quintessential component of the 8th Light Interview Process.

Diversity employee resource groups

There are internal networking communities including but not limited to a Persons of Color Channel and Woman Forums.

Hiring practices that promote diversity

We partner with various diverse talent communities, broaden our scope of where we post, source and evaluate candidates. We prepare candidates for success with details on every step of the process.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

Flexible work schedule

Pair programming

Partners with nonprofits

Remote work program

8th Light is 100% Remote. There are office spaces open for voluntary employee use. With state of the art issued office technology, not limited to MacOS Notebooks and 4K monitors for the home office.

Team based strategic planning

OKR operational model

Child Care + Parental Leave

Family medical leave

Generous parental leave

Available immediately upon employment. 8th Light covers 12 weeks of leave at 100% of salary.

Vacation + Time Off

Generous PTO

Four weeks of paid time off with incremental increases based on tenure of employment. PTO can be used for vacation, personal, and sick time at the employees discretion.

Paid volunteer time

8 Hours per year.

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Can be used in addition to PTO.