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Q&A With Ericsson Employees
As we create a positive people experience that makes it easy for us to focus on our business and our customers, our cultural sweet spot, takes our values to the next level to outline the actions and behaviours needed to empower everyone to perform at their very best.
How employees describe working at Ericsson
Good work environment, too much DEI impact diverting business orientation, overwhelming processes
Lack of accountability with leadership serving for themselves. Smoke and mirrors and a culture of who you know not what you know. Want to be agile but very much waterfall.
Review from HR Dept
They should employee friendly n
It is better for your career if you are Swedish.
Review from HR Dept
Winning team, performance , fit, good communication
What it's like to work at Ericsson
- Ericsson employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at Ericsson report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Ericsson have 4+ meetings
- 79% of Ericsson employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Ericsson employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 67% of Ericsson employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Ericsson employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 76% of Ericsson employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Ericsson Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 62
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Ericsson?
Completely change L1-L3
Hire the right people. Mid level management needs to change.
I love working at Ericsson. I wouldn't change a thing about the culture. It's collegiate, respectful, thoughtful, and competent. It's adapting to digital transformation by moving faster, pushing decision-making down the management chain, getting lean, and moving toward working in an ecosystem of skillets.
What is the best part about your compensation package at Ericsson?
Top Employee Response
Medical Benefits, vacation and PTO policy
The benefits are second to none
100% company paid benefits
What benefits does Ericsson provide?
Top Employee Response
Progressive PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), STV, 6 weeks paternity leave, 4 month maternity leave, some minor extras
Medical Insurance, Company Phone, 401K matching
What's the company culture like at Ericsson?
Top Employee Response
They try to force innovation but failed so far. The real culture is reactive and conservative (trying to apply hardware world processes into software world project).
Collegiate, collaborative, respectful, competent. Reminds me of the Golden Era of high tech in Silicon Valley.
what's your workflow? agile? waterfall?
Agile.
Everything together and mixed up!!
How many women are in your team? is it diverse enough?
Around 10% women. Still very diverse with regard to culture (around 5 nationalities within a 20 people team).
It is extremely diverse.
How do the current devs on the team act towards new developers that join?
Top Employee Response
Fairly well, there is a lot of cooperation within a team, but it becomes trickier when between teams, as they look more like different vendors.
Willing to help, once they show interested.
How hard is it to get promoted at Ericsson?
It's easy. All jobs are posted internally.
What is the daily attire at Ericsson?
casual
What kind of people does Ericsson like to hire?
Diverse people! Diversity is a core pillar at Ericsson. As recruiters, we pledge to show a diverse slate of candidates when we present candidates to the hiring manager.
What kinds of community outreach does Ericsson participate in?
we have volunteer hours for each employee.
How flexible is your work schedule at Ericsson?
I can work any time out of the day.
How do you feel about Ericsson's future?
BRIGHT! We're a leader in developing the technology in our industry which will sustain us as a company in the long run.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Ericsson?
both options are offered. Same for adoption leave.
How common is it to switch departments or teams at Ericsson?
very common. it's encouraged.
How can I get hired at Ericsson as a recent grad?
yes! We have a robust internship program as well.
Does Ericsson have a volunteer program?
yes, and you're given days off to participate.
How's the work pace at Ericsson?
great work/life balance. fast paced but manageable.
How are the dental insurance options at Ericsson?
they pay 100% for you AND your spouse and dependents! (in the US)
How innovative is Ericsson?
At the forefront of innovation in telecom, wireless and 5g/6g
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Ericsson?
they don't just claim to have work life balance, they actually encourage employees to do so.
How are the healthcare options at Ericsson?
fantastic! They pay 100% for healthcare for you AND your spouse and dependents (in the US)
How secure do you feel at your job at Ericsson?
very.
What makes you the most proud about working at Ericsson?
we are changing the game in 5g and 6g!
How often do promotions happen at Ericsson?
Annually, in general
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Should I work at Ericsson?
52% of Ericsson employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 23% are neutral and 25% would not recommend working at Ericsson to their friends.
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passive |
| 25% | Detractors |
