Stay away - Anonymous Philips Employee Review

1.0
5 Feb 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The work life balance mentioned can be an illusion.

Cons

Navigating Philips is like stepping into Wonderland – a surreal experience where persistence in ineffective practices prevails, demanding constant unlearning and adaptation. The company's resistance to change, even when proven counterproductive, creates a sense of bewilderment and requires employees to embrace a unique mindset, much like Alice adjusting to Wonderland's peculiar rules.

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Philips Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your perspective on your experience at Philips. We take all feedback seriously and regret to hear that your time with us didn’t meet your expectations. Your concerns regarding the work-life balance and the challenges you faced in navigating our organizational structure have been noted. It’s important for us to create an environment where employees feel supported and can thrive, and we apologize if this wasn’t your experience. Our upper management is active on Glassdoor as well, so know that your thoughts won't go unnoticed. We appreciate your contributions during your time with us and wish you success in your future endeavors.

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5.0
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Pros

great experience and community supportive management ability to WFH

Cons

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Philips Response
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Thank you for sharing your review with us! We are very happy to know that you had a great experience and valued our community, the supportive management, and the ability to work from home. Wishing you great success in your professional journey!
2.0
1 Jun 2026
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Pros

Philips still has good people, meaningful healthcare technology, and a strong brand name. Many employees care deeply about the customers, the products, and doing quality work.

Cons

The company culture has gone downhill. Management has become increasingly reliant on spreadsheet-driven decision making that often has little connection to real field conditions, employee workload, or customer impact. Priorities and goals change constantly, creating a desperate, reactive environment where employees are not given enough time to adjust before leadership shifts direction again. Morale suffers because teams are expected to execute against moving targets while leadership treats unrealistic planning as an execution problem.

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Philips Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your review! It is excellent to know that you value our teams, the focus on the customer, and the impact of our healthcare technologies. Your insights regarding leadership planning and our organizational culture help us continuously improve our teams' workplace experiences. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and encourage you to discuss these points with your HR partner or manager so we can grow together. Once again, thank you for your contributions and wishing you great success in your professional journey.
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