Published: 21 November 2024
Chef.fe de projets Electricité
Lausanne
EPFL
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EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) is a technical university based in Lausanne. Since 1853, it has welcomed students of all nationalities. What sets this university apart from others is its cosmopolitan atmosphere and its European, even worldwide, reputation. EPFL's main activities are teaching, research and innovation. Some seven different faculties offer jobs and training opportunities in a variety of fields.
EPFL employs more than 6,000 administrative and technical staff and doctoral students. Working at EPFL offers an interesting and stimulating working environment on the shores of Lake Geneva. EPFL is also present in other Swiss cities such as Geneva, Fribourg, Sion and Neuchâtel. Numerous job offers in a variety of fields are regularly published.
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Translated from French
27 February 2019
Former employee
Very average climate
What works well?
Stimulating and supportive environment for development. Pleasant working environment.
What could be improved?
HR non-existent and no support if necessary. No general vision given to employees.
Translated from French
30 November 2020
Former employee
Ambiance rooms
What works well?
The place is great; it's big so you meet a lot of people and it's very lively. There's also a lot of nice places to eat and above all there's Sat ;)
What could be improved?
Like everyone says, HR doesn't exist. Then, a lot of policy and a corporate culture that relies on consultants rather than valuing skills internally. Let's face it, a lot of department heads are like rainbows who don't make any decisions (that's why they hire consultants all over the place; to be able to say "Ah, it's not me, it's the expert who said"). Moreover, to avoid competition they break most individual initiatives. Suddenly, the dynamic young people leave quickly. Another problem: Only fixed-term contracts! Having an open-ended contract is a real obstacle course, even for people who have been there for 3-5 years (yes, it's also illegal). To say that it's the confederation is a shame. The picture I am painting is very gloomy but is obviously not representative of all the EPFL staff and managers. There are pearls. But generally speaking, it's really loose.
Translated from French
30 October 2017
Former employee
What works well?
Multicultural and high-level environment, relaxed atmosphere,
What could be improved?
A poor division of labour, a lot of politics, tedious and cumbersome administrative procedures, reliable internal IT but from another time, no opportunities to evolve.