HOW DO WE MOTIVATE EMPLOYEES? WE THREATEN THEM WITH THEIR JOBS. - Field Service Engineer Philips Employee Review

1.0
Aug 19, 2009
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Pros

Innovative Technlogy strong Engineers lots of talented people

Cons

Way too many managers that are covering their own behind. Sense and Simplicity in this Company is a joke. Most processes are way to complicated too follow. The work life balance is out the window. Most of the middle managers are "yes" men in fear of losing their jobs. With recent layoffs managers just keep adding impossible workloads on individuals. When the impossible cannot be done they threaten your job to motivate you.

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5.0
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great experience and community supportive management ability to WFH

Cons

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Philips Response
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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
Jun 1, 2026
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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
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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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