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4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

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Börje Ekholm

78% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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3.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lower workload and delivery stress compared to other Korean companies

Cons

The company advertise well-being and work-life balance but is slowly reducing WFH for no reason and will take no questions. By 2026 we need to do 60% office work but there aren't even enough office seats to accomplish that, teams often have to split up to fit at the office or work from meeting rooms, which kills the whole point of collaboration at the office. Korean managers are too scared, they take hierarchy too seriously and can never demand better things from the Swedes. Food is terrible, cafeteria is dirty. The pay is lower than competitors, often with 0% annual bonus, personal financial growth is very slow. You may feel stagnated in life.

1.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

To be fair, the company does offer some positives, such as competitive compensation and decent benefits, and you can gain exposure to large-scale projects and technologies.

Cons

My experience at Ericsson was deeply disappointing and, at times, concerning. The work environment felt highly toxic, with management appearing more focused on protecting each other than addressing legitimate employee concerns. There was a clear sense that managers worked together to silence anyone who spoke up about issues, creating an atmosphere of fear rather than trust. Raising concerns or providing honest feedback did not feel safe. On the contrary, it often seemed to put your position at risk. Employees who questioned decisions or highlighted problems were subtly pushed out or, in some cases, directly dismissed. This creates a culture where problems are ignored rather than solved. There were also strong indications of favoritism and discrimination, particularly in how opportunities and treatment varied between employees. Advancement did not appear to be based on merit alone, and internal networks seemed to matter more than performance or competence. What stood out the most was the response from higher management. When I escalated concerns about fairness, I was told bluntly that “there is no fairness in the work environment.” That response reflects a deeply troubling mindset at the leadership level and explains why many issues persist without accountability. Workloads were often excessive, with unrealistic expectations and little regard for employee well-being. Combined with micromanagement and lack of support, this led to high stress levels and burnout.

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