Only work here if you are average and want to have the same position until you retire - Anonymous employee Philips Employee Review

1.0
Feb 21, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

OK benefits and fair job security if you do the minimum required

Cons

One of the worst companies I have worked for. They reward mediocre conduct. As long as you limit to do what your job description says, you are OK; and 90% of the employees know this and act this way. No one will be able to help you unless they HAVE TO, even if it is for the benefit of the company. No one wants to take risks or go above and beyond because they may risk being fired. It is normal for people to ignore your emails (even after sending 3-4 times) or reply after several weeks if you are lucky enough. Mediocre is the standard. If you are the type of person that have great ideas and like to step out of the box and go above and beyond to solve problems and improve operations, THIS IS NOT THE COMPANY FOR YOU.

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Cons

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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
Jun 1, 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
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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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