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DismissThe University of Illinois System is a public university system in Illinois, consisting of three campuses in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield.
uillinois.eduRating based on 10 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the University Of Illinois System
Pay
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Most people get paid sick leave
Does the University Of Illinois System give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
80% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at the University Of Illinois System do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
40% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at the University Of Illinois System worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do the University Of Illinois System managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
90% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at the University Of Illinois System?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at the University Of Illinois System?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at the University Of Illinois System recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
70% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the University Of Illinois System?
Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at the University Of Illinois System?
Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 70% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how the University Of Illinois System is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How the University Of Illinois System ranks
University Of Illinois System ranks joint 187th to work for out of colleges and universities.
- 185= North Dakota University System
- 187= University Of Illinois System
- 187= University Of Maine
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of June 22, 2025.
University Of Illinois System job reviews
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Best thing
Best things are the benefits package
Worst thing
Management choosing to be bad manager's
Janitor at the University Of Illinois System, January 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 10 University Of Illinois System employees