Too much informal culture - Anonymous employee Philips Employee Review

1.0
7 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good company if you are into medical systems

Cons

Informal culture. No explicit expectations. You are supposed to go and ask for work. People above 50 years settled in various positions and now allowing new comers to settle. I dont' see any recent joiners (who joined 2 to 15 years ago) in my BU in Netherlands. All are oldies who worked on the same product from the last 15+ years. Once you get into the system, they expect you to work on par with them as they do not share their knowledge. Any new concepts are discussed among themselves and closed without your knowledge. All this misalignment reflects everywhere and make the place like hell.

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Philips Response
1mo
Hi, thank you for sharing these details. It’s good to know you value our work in medical systems. We hear your frustration regarding the integration and knowledge sharing within your team.We believe that the exchange of expertise between different generations is essential for our innovation. We encourage you to schedule a conversation with your manager or HR representative. Your perspective helps us evolve our ways of working. Best wishes in your career with us.

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