Philips reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(10,489 total reviews)
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Roy Jakobs

74% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Philips has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 10,489 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Philips employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Industrie manufacturière industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026

Good place to learn

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of room for learning opportunities

Cons

Decisions for improvement ideas will take longer

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Philips Response
2mo
Hi! Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your time with us. It is great to know that you found plenty of opportunities to learn during your journey. We also hear your thoughts on the time it takes to implement improvements. We truly appreciate your contribution and wish you all the best in your future career.
5.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

• Work feels meaningful, what you’re doing actually impacts patient care • Smart, experienced teams who generally want to do things the right way • Good balance of autonomy and support, especially in customer-facing roles • Solid compensation and benefits • Opportunities to grow if you’re willing to take initiative Overall, Philips has been a great place to work. The biggest differentiator is that the work actually matters. You’re not just pushing a product—you’re working in environments where what you do impacts clinicians and patients directly. That gives the job a level of purpose that’s hard to find in a lot of other companies. The people are another major strength. There are a lot of experienced, thoughtful professionals here, especially on the clinical and customer-facing side. Most teams are collaborative and genuinely trying to solve problems, not just check boxes. There’s also a good amount of autonomy. You’re trusted to manage your work, build relationships with customers, and figure things out without being micromanaged. If you’re someone who takes ownership, you can do really well here. That said, it’s still a large organization. Things don’t always move as fast as you’d want, and alignment across different groups can take time. You’ll run into process and structure that can feel heavy at times—but that’s not unique to Philips, that’s just the reality of operating at this scale. A strong company with meaningful work, good people, and solid opportunities. Not perfect, but a place where you can build a real career and feel good about what you’re doing.

Cons

• It’s still a large organization, so things can move slower than you’d like • Internal alignment isn’t always perfect, especially across teams or business units • Like most big companies, there can be layers of process that feel unnecessary at times

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Philips Response
2mo
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience and highlighting the impact of our work on patient care. It is great to hear that you find purpose in our mission and value the autonomy and collaboration within our teams. We also hear your thoughts on the complexities of working in a large organization and are constantly evolving our ways of working to simplify processes aligning across our teams. Your contribution is very important to us, and we wish you continued success in your journey here!
5.0
Apr 6, 2026

Culture in Philips

Recommend
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Pros

One of best organisation to build leadership skills. Best for learning. Employee friendly. Best benifit.

Cons

Growth is slow. Politics play a role.

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Philips Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that you find Philips to be a strong organization for developing leadership skills and that you value our employee benefits. We acknowledge your feedback regarding the pace of professional growth and internal organizational dynamics. We remain focused on fostering a supportive environment for long-term career progression and encourage you to reach out to HR or your manager for a discussion. Once again, we appreciate your contributions to our community and your dedication to the team.
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