Sonicare opportunity? Run away, all the good people already have - Product Philips Employee Review

1.0
15 Dec 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good name on your resume, Sonicare is a beloved brand.

Cons

Toxic environment where shortsighted expat leaders rotate in and out on their 3 year contracts and do what they need to get their bonus and move on. Politics everywhere, leaders with huge egos just looking out for themselves, minimal training and investment into people, constant firefighting and repeating the same mistakes over and over, dated campus and buildings, below market pay, and HR is abysmal.

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Philips Response
6y
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your honest thoughts and experiences here. We regret hearing that you feel like the people aren’t valued enough and that the focus is too much on profit. Should you want to address your concerns, we recommend contacting our independent EthicsPoint. You can find them here: https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/en/gui/100518/index.html. Thanks again, and we wish you all the best with your career.

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Cons

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Cons

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Philips Response
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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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