Cultural Concerns - Software Technologist I Philips Employee Review

1.0
Oct 8, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Employee friendly HR policies. Competitive Compensation Strong Brand Reputation Healthcare Impact

Cons

Be cautious while joining as Software Technologist Role, Role is very much misleading and having undefined scope and responsibilities. I would suggest someone from Development role or wish to be in Development role should not join this role. In this role candidate may have to do everything other than development. It may be handling hardware/machines in their labs , installation/uninstallation SW or OS , some patch work etc. Assembly or disassembly of machine .At the end no relevant learning. Furthermore, there may be instances of favoritism within the team that can impact the dynamics. It's advisable to be prepared for potential challenges in team dynamics. Old team members try to keep information/knowledge/resources hidden from new joiners. That creates unnecessary pressure on the candidate Lastly, it's worth mentioning that Philips is currently facing certain challenges that affect compensation and work-life balance. If you value work-life balance, it's something to consider.

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Philips Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your review with us. It's unfortunate to hear your Philips experience wasn't a positive one. We're here to listen and understand, as we're interested in providing our employees with a rewarding career experience. Your points of improvement will be used in our continuous efforts to improve. Wishing you all the best with your future career steps.

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Cons

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Philips Response
1mo
Thank you for your review. It’s gratifying to know that you have such a good time in our company. We appreciate your contributions and wish you all the best.
2.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

The people in non- upper management roles that work there are fantastic. Great sense of community onsite and the culture champions are consistently looking for ways to make work life better.

Cons

Very poor communication on the strategy for the business unit. Leadership publicly promotes innovation and new ideas to be presented but then those ideas are shot down or penalized in private by current upper management. The business unit leadership says that don't want excuses for project delays but will then decide to do 3 major layoffs in the first two quarters with no transition plan, no support for gap in resources and no expectations to delayed progress.

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Philips Response
2d
Thanks for sharing your feedback and for your 7.5 years of service with us. It’s great to hear that you found a fantastic sense of community and culture onsite among your colleagues. We’re sorry to hear about your experience. Your perspective on management transparency and resource support is incredibly helpful, and we’re actively working to improve our ways of working. We appreciate your dedication over the years and your honest insights, which help us focus on building a better workplace. We wish you all the best in your future career.
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