No equal opportunity - Software Engineer Philips Employee Review

1.0
29 May 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

At Philips US, Don’t waste your time applying, they will hire either an internal candidate or someone they know.

Cons

No real equal opportunity, the same employees are moving from one department to another

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Philips Response
12mo
Thank you for looking back on your time with us. We're very sorry to hear that your experience with our career development opportunities isn't consistent with our commitment to building a fair workplace where everyone has equal opportunities for growth. We would recommend you to share this through a Speak Up concern, so this can be further investigated (https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/en/gui/100518/index.html). We follow up on all concerns raised, as it's important to us to create a better work environment for all our employees. We wish you all the best for the future.

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5.0
21 May 2026
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Pros

Good Company, good resources and many helpful people

Cons

No cons, pay was adequate

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Philips Response
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Thanks for sharing your experience and for your time with us at Philips. It's wonderful to know that you found good resources and a helpful, supportive environment among our teams. We truly appreciate your dedication and your contributions during your journey here. We wish you the very best of success in your future career challenges.
2.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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
5d
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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