RUN AWAY - Engineer Philips Employee Review

1.0
Oct 17, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are no pros. I am trying to get away as quickly and silently as I can.

Cons

I wish I could give zero stars for culture. Everyone walking around depressed. Meeting rooms, whiteboard walls, and desks all engineered for collaboration but environment is such as though there are steel walls around every person and department: product research, function, design, electrical, etc....EXTREME siloing. I am trying to get away as soon as I can after I have uncovered major unethical practices. And these unethical practices are coming from those who adhere strictly to all the"rules" and processes...talk about major hypocrisy. Very dumb people. High turnover rate. Rigid to any change. People not keeping up with the change in market. Open your eyes, what has worked before may not work now because the market is changing! If you are smart enough to realize what is going on then you will run away. Managers and team leads focused on meeting deadlines and deliverables to get their bonuses with no care about the actual product. I can go on and on.

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Philips Response
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Thank you for your review. It’s gratifying to know that you have such a good time in our company. We appreciate your contributions and wish you all the best.
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- Easy commute if you live north of Seattle/Bellevue - Decent cafeteria - Decent compensation

Cons

- The level of apathy amongst colleagues is off the charts. Many people are simply coasting and collecting a paycheck. When you try to be a team player and pick up the slack, you simply become a target for blame. - Due to the extremely lax "return to office" policy, the office often feels quite empty when there is plenty of work to be done. Being onsite M-F often leads to more work with little support. - There is a culture of public shaming, with several meetings every week dedicated to project leads targeting individuals to make up for their own lack of technical understanding.

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Philips Response
1d
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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