Lightspeed reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(1,070 total reviews)
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Dax Dasilva

75% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Lightspeed has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,070 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lightspeed employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
May 3, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You will come to work and be surrounded by people you love, who are super smart, talented and encouraging. I have worked here for over three years and there hasn't been a day where I was not happy to be a part of this company.

Cons

Lightspeed isn't your typical 9-5 job, but nothing worthwhile ever comes easy, so be ready to work hard, but reap amazing rewards!

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Lightspeed Response
7y
We’re so flattered by your review! Thank you for your constant belief in us after 3 years. We also feel fortunate to work with so many smart and talented individuals. It does make coming to work every day a breeze. As for your advice, it’s spot on - we will continue to listen to our people in order to be the best employer for them. Thanks again!
5.0
May 3, 2018

Awesome modern day job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Fantastic Benefits (Bixi, amazing health options, stock options, and more): it is very apparent that Lightspeed cares about the employees from the very first day you start - Colleagues are amazing: I've worked at some amazing places, but the level of employee talent here is off the charts. Everyone from my immediate team to other departments is really focused on the same goals. - Rewarding: in sales we have the opportunity to make our own way and it can be super rewarding (both financially and personally).

Cons

- Work/life balance can be difficult: one of the most common complaints is about work/life balance. This can be true, but honestly, it's the same with almost any company out there. I don't think Lightspeed is too demanding in comparison to other jobs out there.

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Lightspeed Response
7y
Thanks for a great review! You’ve called out a number of “pros” of the Lightspeed experience. We certainly see ourselves as a more modern company with a culture of high energy, creativity and passion. We’re not your cookie-cutter type of organization and it works for us, and we’re glad to know it also works for you!
3.0
May 2, 2018

Great environment - employees dropping like flies

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- The talent - The work space - Free food - Managers are very devoted to their teams - Company going through insane growth

Cons

- Retention is really bad, employees burnout \ depression regularly - targets require lightspeed to be your life - 50-55h\week (sales) - vacations are not encouraged

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Lightspeed Response
7y
Thanks for your honest review. We appreciate all the positive things you have to say about working at Lightspeed, but let’s address the more crucial points you’ve made. Our Sales team is very driven, and our environment isn’t for everyone. We do have amazing talent with incredible work ethic, and we can’t be grateful enough. This is why we don’t box people in a traditional punch-clock schedule. We aim to enable ownership and accountability on how you can attain or surpass your targets. We try to offer our best support and resources to anyone that has a tough time managing their workload. Happy employees contribute to a happy environment, and the last thing we want is burnout. We do want all employees to take advantage of their vacation time – we believe rest and disconnection is a key component to long-term success. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and value our people’s ideas and feedback. Thanks again and we’ll keep working on it!
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