Philips Consumer Lifestyle: Overall satisfying with lots of opportunities for self-development & choosing your own path - Senior Marketing Manager Philips Employee Review

4.0
9 Nov 2013
Recommend
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Pros

- Very international - lots of opportunities to learn and grow - every possible role and team to choose from (well you still need to aply and get it, but the choice/opportunity is there) - clear CAO, regular salary increases, 25 days of holidays + possibility to purchase an extra 20!!! - flexibility to work from home - new set of support ideas/possibilities for working mothers (i.e. specific coaching and groups after return from maternity leave)

Cons

- very matrixed organization, often very political - can be very slow at times - it may take so long to take a decision and execute something that by the time you are ready to execute that might no longer be a valid path and then you are not allowed to adjust decision to new conditions - working mothers support group and activities can at times be just a beautiful marketing trick: this year only at least 5 woman I personally knew were let go upon return from maternity leave - ever after Andrea Ragnetti and it's management team left, consumer has been the center of the company (reflected by Net Promoter Score losing focus)

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great company culture to work for

Cons

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Philips Response
1w
Thanks for sharing such positive feedback. It’s wonderful to hear that you're enjoying our company culture, as creating an inclusive and supportive space is at the heart of what we do. Wishing you continued success in your journey with us!
2.0
15 Jun 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
2w
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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