A sad, innovation-toxic, 'keep your head down environment' in an unending 'reduction of staff' environment - Project Leader, Director Philips Employee Review

2.0
Aug 9, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The products, the intended mission make a true difference in the world, The employees are smart, passionate, committed to the patient and partners. The Philips reputation over these 100+ years is meaningful in the marketplace.

Cons

The top tier leaderships' reputed lack of appetite for Americans continues to rear its ugly head. Strategy is managed by emotion and its not pretty. A large scale change almost for the sake of change is an annual event, and has created a toxic, fearful culture in the USA disrupting both the employee and customer experience. Leadership in Amsterdam does not demonstrate interest or care in the American workforce except for the lovely option availed by leveraging our employment "At Will" laws as a means to taking the sting out of a lack of revenue. Perpetual, ongoing reductions in staff have created a "keep your head down" mentality - a killer to innovation, to speaking up to point out mistakes. Career Paths are a thing of the past, and are based on 'who you know' (who is in power at that time), not what you know (credentials, competencies, experience). This is not a great time to sign on to Philips OR is it like buying when the price is low.... go in at its worst, and cross your fingers it will ramp?

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Philips Response
6y
We appreciate that you've taken the time to share your thoughts on your long-term employment with us. Thank you for your passionate involvement with our company mission, and our products. Regarding your feedback, please know that it's appreciated as well. Our managing teams do read these pages as well, so they can take it into account. Furthermore I'd like to wish you all the best in your career going forward.

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Philips Response
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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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