Institutionally Racist Organization – Stay Away! - Anonymous employee Philips Employee Review

1.0
Mar 18, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

If you are from an ethnic minority, there are no benefits—only disadvantages!

Cons

Racism is very much alive! Philips is an institutionally racist organisation. If you are from an ethnic minority, I would not recommend working there. You will likely receive lower pay than your counterparts, and promotions will be out of reach. This systemic racism is deeply embedded within the company and spreads across the organisation globally.

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Philips Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are truly sorry to hear about the way you felt during your time with us. The behaviors and situations you describe are certainly not aligned with our fair employment policy and the non-discriminatory work environment we strive for at Philips. We are committed to treating all individuals fairly and respectfully, ensuring equal access to opportunities and resources, and enabling everyone to contribute to our collective success. Anyone who feels that these commitments are not respected is encouraged to raise this with their manager, compliance officer or through a Speak Up concern (https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/en/gui/100518/index.html). We follow up on all concerns raised. We want to emphasize that your experience is not typical, and we will continue to carefully monitor policy adherence. Thank you once again for your review. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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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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