Nice work/life balance experience - Anonymous employee Philips Employee Review

4.0
Feb 26, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very nice and capable team. Super nice work/life balance

Cons

Difficult to get promoted due to the control from Eindhoven. Lower salaries than other helthcare companies.

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Philips Response
7y
Hi there, we're glad to hear that you're having a good time working for our company as Junior Researcher and that you're surrounded by nice and competent coworkers. We highly appreciate it that you've decided to share both the aspects of your job that you're happy with and your points of improvement here with us. These have been duly noted. Many thanks for your hard work!

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Cons

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Cons

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Thank you for sharing your review! It is excellent to know that you value our teams, the focus on the customer, and the impact of our healthcare technologies. Your insights regarding leadership planning and our organizational culture help us continuously improve our teams' workplace experiences. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and encourage you to discuss these points with your HR partner or manager so we can grow together. Once again, thank you for your contributions and wishing you great success in your professional journey.
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