Everyone has a vision - Only it's never aligned - Anonymous employee Philips Employee Review

1.0
27 Oct 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are in line with top 10% of the industry

Cons

> A company with 100+ years legacy does not have standard tools/processes yet. You only spend time to reconcile data from one system to another & one manager's perspective to another's. > Attempts to standardize processes & tools lacks conviction & alignment with business priorities, which in itself is very dynamic as far as Philips is concerned. > Management shoves the improvement plans down the throats of the employee's. Seeking clarity gets their wrath. > No holistic employee development plan. > Change implementation is the worst. > Leaders at mid managerial level are not empowered to deliver on the objective they are given. > All of this contribute to a very toxic culture.

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Philips Response
6y
Hi there, thank you for sharing your honest thoughts on the time you've worked for our company. We regret to hear that there are many things that you think need to be changed within your former department in Madras, but we highly appreciate it that you've decided to not keep these to yourself. Both as manufacturer and employer we're continuously striving for improvement and we'll definitely make sure to write these down. We hope that you've already found or will soon find a position that is completely to your liking. All the best in your professional career!

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you felt supported by your managers and valued the focus on your personal growth. We also hear your perspective on the pace of our industry and the challenges of a large organization. Your insights help us as we evolve our ways of working to be more agile. We wish you the best in your career ahead.
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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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