Shiny on the outside, rusty on the inside - Software Engineer Philips Employee Review

2.0
Nov 18, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation Good work life balance. Flexibility to work from home

Cons

Good people are let go because numbers don't add up. De-motivating and highly uncertain environment Few people are capable enough to get the full picture of a complex project. And their opinion is lost in the endless discussions on unimportant topics

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Philips Response
9y
Hello, although we enjoy hearing that you found a good work-life balance and have good compensation, we do regret hearing that you feel like you work in a de-motivating and uncertain environment. We would like to advise you to speak to your HR representative about this. Thank you for taking the time to review our company and for the you have been doing for us.

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Cons

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Philips Response
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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
Jun 8, 2026
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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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