Wrong culture - hopeless organization - Director, Purchasing Philips Employee Review

2.0
14 Dec 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's a big group with a wide variety of products. Internal evolution is theoretically possible. Pay is fine

Cons

It's an administrative monster with 19th century processes and inefficient organization. Ages away from lean. If you come from automotive escape, it' hopeless

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Philips Response
5y
Hi there, many thanks for sharing your honest thoughts here. We regret hearing that you're not completely happy with the organizational structure in your department. We really appreciate the feedback as we aim to improve ourselves as an employer. Upper management is active on this platform too, so your feedback won't go unnoticed. We wish you all the best in your career and future endeavors!

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5.0
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Pros

Very cool company and pros

Cons

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Philips Response
3w
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.
2.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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
3d
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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