Fortinet Employee Reviews
Out of 180 Fortinet employee reviews, 85% were positive. The remaining 15% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Fortinet improve their work culture. The Sales team, with 95% positive reviews, reports the best experience at Fortinet compared to all other departments at the company. The Business Development team offered the most constructive feedback, with 31% of that department's reviews constructive in nature.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Zero leadership. Very poor communications with many thoughtless actions that have a negative impact on the employees with no regard to their interests
The CEO cut off ESPP plan about 2 years ago so he wouldn't have to give more shares to his employees. Sad statement in Silicon Valley where stock ownership is key.
Review from Business Development Dept
They need to profess strategic objectives, organizational values and establishing a culture aligned with their mission statement.
Review from Engineering Dept
Bad culture, poor management, advancement based on relationships
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
merit increase and stock options
No participation in meals, minimum PTOs, no learning and development programs, no evolution
Fortinet is great. Benefits could be better, ex: health insurance, better pension, prenatal leave payment according to standards in the industry (local/regional ), employee stock purchase monthly (ESPP) (like other vendors).
The company is growing and experiencing very good year on year results. Yet G&A teams are not entirely well compensated.
ESPP program, better heath support
Review from Sales Dept
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
Band together to get ESPP back.
Review from Business Development Dept
fast cash mentality, poor to no support to customers, no respect for employees, non-existent HR, advancement only with special relationships
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
Value your employees and financially reward them for all the hard work.
1st line managers are under huge pressure and it flows down to their team mates.
Review from Business Development Dept
Reduce bureaucracy and establish an environment of collaboration and innovation.
Review from Engineering Dept
Environment undermines work. Managers just collect cash.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?
HR is very weak almost non-existent
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
Provide equal opportunities for success rather than the hierarchical nature that currently exists today.
Review from Engineering Dept
Management needs to change asap
What would you most like to see improved at your company?
diversity
Review from Engineering Dept