Cesspit of politics - Pls. don't join if you are talented - Software Engineer Philips Employee Review

1.0
1 Feb 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

good benefits and work life balance.

Cons

This place is literally like a notorious FLDS compound. Senior employees never allow you to grow. This place is worse than a third world sweatshop. I worked here for more than years and made huge contributions but was forced to leave. The manager was an imbecile; could not pin me on my work but wrote lies about it in annual performance report. When I confronted with facts, the spineless HR caved in and nothing happened. Even reported to the Senior management but they were just useless.

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Philips Response
4y
Thank you for sharing this level of detail – it is helpful to hear and understand your situation. Your experience is exceptional and we take serious note of your comment. Please know this doesn't represent our company's values and beliefs. We would advise you to reach out to our independent Ethics Line here: https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/en/gui/100518/report.html. They will perform a thorough investigation on this. We're also active on this platform, so your comments will be taken into consideration for improving our ways of working. Thanks for sharing your honest comment here.

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Pros

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Cons

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Philips Response
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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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