Disrespectful managers from the pleistocene epoch. Progressive technology but backwards management. - Field Service Engineer Philips Employee Review

1.0
May 5, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing devices and amazing people developing these products.

Cons

Stop lying to your employees by telling them the Engagement Survey is anonymous, I now know it is not (convinced I got my walking papers because of my evaluation of my manager). Managers look for sheep to hire so their incompetence is not exposed and the whole system of evaluation encourages mediocrity. If you do your job well and fix the machines well you will not be as busy as those who plod along and do a crappy job fixing things so they keep getting callbacks, productivity in a service role makes no sense, but effeciency does, isn't that obvious? I was a feircely proud employee to the extent that I went out of my way to buy Philips products, but my manager shot down that pride with a bull headed and plainly stupid tactic that goes against common human decency. I also was very proud of the fact that I was supporting technology that helps to save lives but now realize that management on up does not give a crap about human lives, unless of course you're a shareholder.....wait a minute I bought shares, dont I count?

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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.
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The people in non- upper management roles that work there are fantastic. Great sense of community onsite and the culture champions are consistently looking for ways to make work life better.

Cons

Very poor communication on the strategy for the business unit. Leadership publicly promotes innovation and new ideas to be presented but then those ideas are shot down or penalized in private by current upper management. The business unit leadership says that don't want excuses for project delays but will then decide to do 3 major layoffs in the first two quarters with no transition plan, no support for gap in resources and no expectations to delayed progress.

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Philips Response
1d
Thanks for sharing your feedback and for your 7.5 years of service with us. It’s great to hear that you found a fantastic sense of community and culture onsite among your colleagues. We’re sorry to hear about your experience. Your perspective on management transparency and resource support is incredibly helpful, and we’re actively working to improve our ways of working. We appreciate your dedication over the years and your honest insights, which help us focus on building a better workplace. We wish you all the best in your future career.
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