Pluspunten
Wärtsilä is in general a good place to work, especially for those who value an international environment and exposure to global business operations. The company offers the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from different countries and cultures, which can be both professionally and personally rewarding. There are many knowledgeable and supportive people within the organization, and the work can be meaningful and technically interesting depending on the role. It is also a stable company with a strong reputation in the industry.
Minpunten
Wärtsilä used to provide a flexible home office environment, but this policy has now been withdrawn effective 1 May. While company policies can change, decisions like this should be evaluated case by case rather than applied broadly. The company often emphasizes supporting the wellbeing of its employees, which makes this sudden change feel inconsistent with that message. For many employees, flexibility in where they work is an important part of maintaining work-life balance, focus, and overall wellbeing. If an employee’s direct team and line manager are not based in the office, and performance and progress are meeting expectations, it is fair to question the value of mandatory office presence in an environment that may not improve productivity or collaboration. Flexibility was one of the company’s strongest benefits, so removing it so abruptly may negatively impact morale, trust, and retention. A more balanced and thoughtful approach would likely have been better received by employees.