Sadly chaotic - Anonymous employee Philips Employee Review

3.0
Sep 27, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The company is a big international corporation that has interesting products that could have a real positive impact. You will get to work with teams from all over the world which is interesting as you get exposure to other business units and get to meet colleagues who focus on research or work on different products.

Cons

Some business units are extremely chaotic so people end up looking into the same problem without knowing it. They are mired in process which keeps them from being creative and they rely on old ways to do things which stunts the ability to think forward. The director level managers don't care about their teams at all and only manage up. They do not communicate well with each other or their teams which creates chaos. It's actually sad that a company that has the capability to create really good solutions in healthcare, ends up producing flawed ones because they have mistakenly trusted middle and upper managers who only focus on their jobs instead of doing the right thing for the product and their teams.

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Philips Response
8y
Thanks for taking the time to write about your experience. Please note that our teams are also actively reading these pages, so feedback will be taken into account. It’s nice to hear that our products do excite you as well as the scope of the operation and international possibilities.

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Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your ongoing dedication to our organization. We acknowledge the feedback regarding internal organizational dynamics. As a leader in a heavily regulated and critical sector, we remain fully focused on process optimization, streamlining decision-making, and enhancing leadership alignment to cultivate a highly agile environment for our teams worldwide. We encourage you to reach out to HR or your manager for an open discussion regarding your feedback, and we appreciate your continued contributions to our shared mission.
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Cons

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Philips Response
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Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your multi-year dedication to our organization. We are pleased to hear that our competitive total rewards, inclusive workplace culture, and focus on flexibility have contributed positively to your employee experience. We acknowledge the feedback regarding organizational dynamics and the impact of structural changes on team sentiment. As we adapt to evolving market demands, we remain focused on change management optimization, enhancing transparent internal communication, and building long-term stability across our business units. We encourage you to reach out to HR or your manager for a discussion regarding your feedback. Once again, we appreciate your continued contributions to the team.
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