Sonicare opportunity? Run away, all the good people already have - Product Philips Employee Review

1.0
Dec 15, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good name on your resume, Sonicare is a beloved brand.

Cons

Toxic environment where shortsighted expat leaders rotate in and out on their 3 year contracts and do what they need to get their bonus and move on. Politics everywhere, leaders with huge egos just looking out for themselves, minimal training and investment into people, constant firefighting and repeating the same mistakes over and over, dated campus and buildings, below market pay, and HR is abysmal.

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Philips Response
6y
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your honest thoughts and experiences here. We regret hearing that you feel like the people aren’t valued enough and that the focus is too much on profit. Should you want to address your concerns, we recommend contacting our independent EthicsPoint. You can find them here: https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/en/gui/100518/index.html. Thanks again, and we wish you all the best with your career.

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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!
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Pros

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Cons

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Philips Response
1w
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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