A Sad, Sorry Place to Work - Recensione dipendente - Quality Assurance presso Philips

1,0
11 giu 2017
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Flexible work from home arrangements. Decent benefits.

Svantaggi

Horrible coffee, awful hands-off IT (if you can't figure it out yourself, good luck!), deficient software programs that are constantly crashing (resulting in untold hours of lost productivity), poor management, constantly changing direction, unclear corporate vision and message (I couldn't recall this if you paid me), frequent organizational changes, "a not my job attitude*", annual culls (I mean layoffs), that seem arbitrary and capricious, little to no career growth. I could go on and on. * In the months before I left I was charged with sending a box of Philips-related material overseas. Not an issue right? Well, the task required access to certain online software programs (SAP) that I didn't have. Our department didn't have assigned administrative support (she was laid off the previous year). Among the few remaining administrative staff members that worked for other departments, no one was able or willing to assist with the shipment and I had no means to complete what should have been a simple task. The box - a metaphor - for everything that is wrong with Philips - remained untouched after I left.

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Risposta di Philips
8y
Hello, to thank you for writing an insightful and extensive review on your experience in your previous position. It sounds like you did not have a very good experience while working for us and we regret hearing that. We appreciate the feedback on all counts and can see your point that it’s sometimes necessary to rock the boat or question the status quo. That being said, we do feel that is actually quite an important trait as we value independent thinkers who are able come up with out of the box innovations. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and we want to wish you all the best in your future career.

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5,0
9 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Very cool company and pros

Svantaggi

Nothing what I can think of

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Risposta di Philips
1mo
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
8 giu 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

- Easy commute if you live north of Seattle/Bellevue - Decent cafeteria - Decent compensation

Svantaggi

- 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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Risposta di Philips
2d
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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