A Good Company In Need Of A Benefits Overhaul
Pros
As a long-term employee, I’m still proud to work at Honeywell and genuinely believe that we have some of the best people in the industry. The opportunities the company has afforded me have been vast and my career growth continues. The fast pace can be challenging but the skill development you get in return is great if you are someone who doesn’t mind change and can be flexible. The recent increase in paid maternity leave in the U.S. was excellent to see, I hope the company keeps up the good work in taking steps to make this a more women friendly work environment. Our track record in having women in senior positions is not stellar and our diversity at senior levels in general, not just gender related, needs more focus. The recent change is meaningful and deserves to be called out positively.
Cons
From middle management and up the demands are great, this can hugely impact work/life balance. As such, the restrictive work from home policy that was introduced a year ago just isn’t realistic. This is a truly global company and we need to work at odd hours to effectively do our jobs. This means taking calls remotely, being available after hours etc. It’s not appropriate to demand that employees must turn up at an office everyday while still expecting this kind of flexibility in return. The policy is also making it harder for those in management and leadership positions to recruit and retain talent.
