Disrespectful managers from the pleistocene epoch. Progressive technology but backwards management. - Field Service Engineer Philips Employee Review

1.0
May 5, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing devices and amazing people developing these products.

Cons

Stop lying to your employees by telling them the Engagement Survey is anonymous, I now know it is not (convinced I got my walking papers because of my evaluation of my manager). Managers look for sheep to hire so their incompetence is not exposed and the whole system of evaluation encourages mediocrity. If you do your job well and fix the machines well you will not be as busy as those who plod along and do a crappy job fixing things so they keep getting callbacks, productivity in a service role makes no sense, but effeciency does, isn't that obvious? I was a feircely proud employee to the extent that I went out of my way to buy Philips products, but my manager shot down that pride with a bull headed and plainly stupid tactic that goes against common human decency. I also was very proud of the fact that I was supporting technology that helps to save lives but now realize that management on up does not give a crap about human lives, unless of course you're a shareholder.....wait a minute I bought shares, dont I count?

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Philips Response
1d
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.
2.0
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Pros

- 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
3d
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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