Pros
SICK is a global company, and experiences can vary widely between subsidiaries. Roles in R&D or at HQ often provide better opportunities compared to sales and service. So if you look for work in Sweden at SICK, then look at the company in Linköping that has positive reviews here and get high ratings in Great Place to Work. For those who are agreeable and fit in with the status quo, there may be opportunities for career growth. Depending on your role, you might find flexibility to carve out a space of independence and maintain a good work-life balance, as the culture doesn't always emphasize strict goal achievement.
Cons
The company has subsidiaries worldwide, but a common trend across them is a lack of diversity, with most managing directors being middle-aged men. Leadership locally exhibits a narcissistic style, with the associated downsides—poor organizational skills and lack of true vision—while failing to deliver the usual benefits of such a leadership style. It's not uncommon for management team members to openly criticize absent colleagues, which i think is particularly unusual in Swedish workplace culture. Employee surveys (Great Place to Work) consistently yield low scores, particularly for management, but the results seem to have little impact as leadership appears indifferent. Ambitious younger employees often leave after 2-3 years for companies with better organizational culture and structure. The organization operates with a traditional top-down hierarchy, and while efforts are being made to implement a matrix structure with dual reporting, the change feels superficial, retaining the same leadership dynamics.