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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program
Philips was selected as a 2023 Campus Forward Award Winner for their unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent, their emphasis on diversity & inclusion, and investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of talent. Please see below for the highlights of their approach to early career recruitment.
Demonstrated Investment in Early Career Hiring
Philips believes in being a 'Talent Builder' instead of a 'Talent Buyer', and supports global initiatives to build, not buy talent. Graduates are flexible and able to adapt easily to changing environments and infuse the workplace with fresh knowledge, drive, and creativity. Early career talent gives Philips the opportunity to create a more diverse workforce and better serve customers.
Innovative and Multi-Faceted Approach to University Recruitment
The Philips Campus Recruitment team has a high-touch approach with candidates, connecting with them every step of the way. The company prides itself on its ability to provide critical updates to candidates in the process. It uses a combination of recruitment approaches, including in-person and virtual interviews, and virtual events and in person meetings. Philips has participating in a number of events targeting underrepresented populations including HBCU’s and partnering with diverse institutions.
Overarching Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Philips has been recognized by Forbes in the categories of 'America's Best Employer for Women' and 'America's Best Employer for Diversity' — and it starts with emerging talent. To ensure the company recruits a diverse slate of talent, Philips has attended the NBMAA and TMCF, as well as forged new partnerships with HBCUs. In addition, Philips offers early career talent the opportunity to join one of its many employee resource groups, including the Black employee resource group, Pride Employee Resource group, or LatinX Employee Resource group.
Impactful Internship Program
Philips has found that 95% of its interns would like to return to work with the company in the future — which is the case because its interns and co-ops work on meaningful projects and contribute to solutions that impact the business. Interns participate in its robust summer program, where Philips drives engagement through ice cream socials, lunch and learns, and a Leadership Engagement Series. Philips operates in a hybrid model where students are in the office 3 days per week and remote 2 days per week, which gives students the opportunity to engage in team-building while also maintaining a work-life balance.
Growth and Development of the Next Generation of Talent
Philips makes a commitment to their employees on day one by providing an assigned mentor. The mentor at Philips helps with onboarding, team introductions, and anything to make sure the new hire is set up for success. Philips has a robust training program for new hires including in-person and online events. Plus, Philips’ leadership programs provide an additional layer of support to new hires, allowing for career exploration prior to committing to a long-term focus.