Fake culture is worse than Fake News! - Senior Director, Business Development Philips Employee Review

1.0
Jan 29, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great values on paper. The culture however has dramatically changed over the past years, not always to the better. A good place for entry level newbies who seek short term benefits but do not expect long term loyalty any more.

Cons

Good way to success is a rigorous focus on your short term personal benefits and to rely on your personal networks. You cannot trust career promises unless they have been agreed on paper. And even if you do so. make sure you have a lawyer review any agreement.

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Philips Response
5y
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to say a few words about the 10+ years you've been working for our company in Hamburg here on Glassdoor. It’s clear that this Philips experience hasn't been a positive one: we're very sorry to hear that. We hope that we can encourage you to share your story with your HR representative and/or via our Ethics line, to enable the matter to be formally reviewed: https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/en/gui/100518/index.html. Either way: our management is also reading all reviews, and your concerns will be noted. We wish you all the best moving forward.

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

great experience and community supportive management ability to WFH

Cons

there are no cons, this is a great role

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Philips Response
5d
Thank you for sharing your review with us! We are very happy to know that you had a great experience and valued our community, the supportive management, and the ability to work from home. Wishing you great success in your professional journey!
2.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Philips still has good people, meaningful healthcare technology, and a strong brand name. Many employees care deeply about the customers, the products, and doing quality work.

Cons

The company culture has gone downhill. Management has become increasingly reliant on spreadsheet-driven decision making that often has little connection to real field conditions, employee workload, or customer impact. Priorities and goals change constantly, creating a desperate, reactive environment where employees are not given enough time to adjust before leadership shifts direction again. Morale suffers because teams are expected to execute against moving targets while leadership treats unrealistic planning as an execution problem.

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Philips Response
6d
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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