Working at Philips
Candidate Pack
Thank you for considering Philips as your next employer!This pack provides an overview of Philips as a company.
Our Mission Our mission is to improve people's lives through meaningful innovation
Our Vision At Philips, we strive to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Our goal is to improve the lives of 3 billion people a year by 2025. We will be the best place to work for people who share our passion. Together, we will deliver superior value for our customers and shareholders.
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Share our passion to improve people’s livesAt Philips we are committed to making a difference,
often on a fundamental level, for people all over
the world.
Have impact on innovations that matterOur deep understanding of people is channelled to
create innovations that meet genuine human needs.
We continually challenge the status quo and break
new ground while listening to what customers and
consumers truly want.
Drive your career in directions you aspire to in a global network of professionalsCreate and steer your own legacy in a global
organisation that is home to an incredible diversity
of nationalities, skills, backgrounds, functions and
opportunities.
Creating a healthier future
We look beyond technology to the experiences of patients, providers and caregivers across the health continuum from
healthy living to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery and home care. We unlock insights leading to innovative
solutions that help deliver better care at lower costs. It’s a unique perspective empowering us all to create a healthier future.
Philips delivers innovation that matters to you
Our Vision
Health Continuum
Cardiovascular X-ray
Patient Monitoring
Image-guided interventions Ultrasound
Sleep and respiratory care
Our VisionAt Philips, we strive to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation.
We aim to improve the lives of
three billion peoplea year by 2025.
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Our Health Systems business is dedicated to creating the future of health care and saving lives. We develop innovative solutions across the continuum of care in partnership with clinicians and our customers to improve patient outcomes, provide better value and expand access to care. Philips is a world leader in cardiology, and with a strong presence in cardio-pulmonary, oncology and mammography, we are well positioned to help clinicians diagnose, treat and manage today’s most prevalent diseases as effectively and efficiently as possible. Our focus is on understanding the continuum of care from hospital to home—choosing to participate in the areas where we can add significant value.
To find out more about Philips, go to www.philips.com/innovationandyou
Consumers are looking for solutions and products that are easy to use and help them to live a better and healthier life. They are more appearance conscious and want to boost self-confidence; they want to be in charge of their health and lifestyle; they want to create a home environment where they can escape life’s complexities; they want to share moments with their family and friends. To achieve these goals, they need technology that is advanced, easy to use and designed around their specific needs. The Personal Health business builds on a deep understanding of people’s needs and aspirations to create innovations that help them achieve their lifestyle ambitions.
Philips UK&I
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OUR COMPETENCIES
I leadchange
I deliverresults
I drive operational excellence
I focus on customers
I create meaningfulinnovation
I inspire by example
Eager to win
Team up to excelTake ownership
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OURBEHAVIORS
Our cultureare at the heart of our culture, reinforced by the firm and clear expectation that all employees act with integrity in compliance with our General Business Principles.
Our behaviours;• Eager to win• Take ownership • Team up to excel
We connect our 3 behaviours with our competencies to guide us to perform
better, learn and to contribute to the success of Philips in our daily work.
By CarFrom M25 (Southern Section) exit at junction 10 onto the A3 towards Guildford/Portsmouth. On the approach to Guildford, ignore the first exit to Guildford and the Leisure Centre as this road gets very busy and instead continue on the A3 (passing the new offices on the left) and take the next exit left, signposted Hospitals/Onslow Village/Cathedral etc. At the roundabout take the third exit, signposted to Research Park, then take the first exit at the next roundabout to go back onto the A3, heading towards London. Take the next exit left, signposted A25 Dorking, move into the right-hand lane and go under the A3, taking the Guildford Business Park exit at the roundabout. Within the Business Park, turn left and the building is a short distance along on the left.
By RailA direct train from Gatwick Airport to Guildford – journey time is approximately 40 minutes. From London Waterloo to Guildford the journey time is between 33 minutes and 1 hour, depending on whether it is a fast or stopping train.
If arriving by the Eurostar train at London Waterloo, connect with South West trains, also at London Waterloo, to Guildford. Take a taxi to the offices from Guildford station – a five minute journey – or take the complimentary shuttle bus.
Via the ‘Guildford Business Park’ Shuttle Bus The shuttle bus goes to and from Philips and Guildford railway station every 10-15 minutes between 07.30-18.00, with a break between 10.00 -12.00 and 14.10-15.30.
By BusBuses running to the Guildford Business Park: 16, 26 and 28 from Friary Bus Station and 17, 27 and 28 from Guildford (Cathedral) Business Park.
How to get here – Guildford Site
Guildford Business ParkGuildfordSurreyGU2 8XG
Innovation that mattersWhy not help us meet our goal of improving the lives of 3 billion people a year by 2025? Come and join us as we strive to make the world healthier and more sustainable through meaningful innovation. Play your part as we continually challenge the status quo and break new ground in order to meet the real needs of our customers and consumers.
A vibrant, global organisationWorking at Philips means driving your career in an organisation with an incredible diversity of nationalities, skills, backgrounds, functions and challenges. We have opportunities for starters as well as experienced professionals in everything from applied research to marketing and sales across 100 countries. We’re a fascinating company to be part of; a global leader in Lifestyle, Lighting and Healthcare with a strong emphasis on cultural awareness, mutual understanding and out-of-the-box thinking.
Grow personally and professionallyYou’ll have plenty of opportunity to grow personally and professionally, based on the 70/20/10 model (70% learning on the job, 20% coaching and 10% training). And you’ll be well rewarded.
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