Bad management - Software Developer Philips Employee Review

1.0
19 Jun 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some of the people were nice

Cons

Bad management, Bullying was tolerated, Unfair review processes, Working hard for years for nothing (projects get cancelled), Constant layoffs

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Philips Response
11mo
Thank you for looking back on the time you've worked at Philips as Software Developer. We're truly sorry to hear about the kind of behavior you've experienced and that you didn't feel supported and valued by our management. We're committed to creating a safe work environment where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully, in line with our General Business Principles, and can have a rewarding career. Anyone who feels that our General Business Principles aren't respected is encouraged to raise this through a Speak Up concern (https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/en/gui/100518/index.html). It's very important to us to create a healthy workplace for all our employees, so we follow up on all concerns raised. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback here on Glassdoor. We wish you all the best from this point forward.

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5.0
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Pros

great experience and community supportive management ability to WFH

Cons

there are no cons, this is a great role

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Philips Response
5d
Thank you for sharing your review with us! We are very happy to know that you had a great experience and valued our community, the supportive management, and the ability to work from home. Wishing you great success in your professional journey!
2.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
5d
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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