Proofpoint Environment Employee Reviews | Comparably
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Proofpoint helps organizations protect their people. Our integrated suite of cloud-based solutions helps mitigate targeted threats to make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
466
TOTAL
RATINGS
13012

Proofpoint Environment Employee Reviews

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

We work together and we support eachother

Review from HR Dept · Posted 5 days ago

There is always something to be done in my job.

Review from HR Dept · Posted 5 days ago

We're always creating something new. Everyday provides a new challenge.

Review from HR Dept · Posted 10 days ago

The most positive aspect of our culture is genuine support for wellbeing. Knowing I can step away to clear my head and return recharged isn't just a perk, but it makes me a better, more present contributor.

Review from HR Dept · Posted 16 days ago

The freedom to speak up and have your voice heard even in meetings with more senior leadership. Everyone's opinion feels welcome and encouraged.

Review from HR Dept · Posted 18 days ago

A fun team who works hard and plays hard. Openness and transparency

Review from HR Dept · Posted 18 days ago

We are BRAVE and support one another so everyone can belong

Review from HR Dept · Posted 18 days ago

The collegial atmosphere in Sunnyvale.

Review from HR Dept · Posted 18 days ago

I appreciate the company’s inclusive and supportive culture, where people feel respected and heard. There’s strong collaboration, open communication, and trust across teams. The focus on employ

Review from HR Dept · Posted 18 days ago

Flexibility in the workplace and how we work with others

Review from HR Dept · Posted 18 days ago

The most positive aspect is the genuine care for employee well-being beyond work responsibilities. There’s a strong emphasis on supporting mental health, encouraging balance, and creating an environment where people feel valued bo

Review from HR Dept · Posted 18 days ago

There is strong collaboration between teams and people. Everyone supports everyone and there is no negative competitive nature.

Review from HR Dept · Posted 18 days ago

Lots of employee get together and spirts are raised

Review from HR Dept · Posted 18 days ago

It feels like a place where you’re trusted to do your job, but not left to figure things out alone.

Review from HR Dept · Posted 18 days ago

Collaborative, high-performing, balanced workplace culture

Review from HR Dept · Posted 19 days ago

The people and how friendly and helpful they are

Review from HR Dept · Posted 19 days ago

Accountiblity and willlingness to change

Review from HR Dept · Posted 19 days ago

There is a care for the people and the business.

Review from HR Dept · Posted 19 days ago

The diversity of background helps us work well together

Review from Communications Dept · Posted 22 days ago

Something that stands out to me is that people are celebrated here. It's the kind of place where your contributions get seen and impact is recognized!

Review from HR Dept · Posted 23 days ago

What needs to change to make the company culture better?

Realize that some people working are just working to get paid, not actually enjoying the work.

Review from Engineering Dept

Leaders (both managers and senior IC) need to encourage working collaboratively on a day to day basis and not just when the SHTF. Need to convince people that change is possible.

Review from Engineering Dept

Review Sentiment at Proofpoint

97
97%
3
3%

About Proofpoint's Environment

A+
81/100

Where This Score Ranks Proofpoint's Environment

TOP
5%

In the Top 5% of 2025 similar size companies on Comparably

TOP
5%

In the Top 5% of 738 companies in San Francisco

1st

1st place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

The environment at Proofpoint is considered positive by 97% of employees and regarded as having a “comfortably fast” work pace by 300 employees. Relative to its competitors, McAfee, Barracuda Networks, Pindrop, Qualys, and Sonian, Proofpoint's environment score ranks in 1st place. This also puts them in the Top 5% of 2025 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably and Top 5% of 738 companies in San Francisco.

Rate Environment the Highest

  • Department - Legal
    +12%
  • Department - Product
    +8%
  • Department - Communications
    +5%

Rate Environment the Lowest

  • Department - Finance
    -6%
  • Department - IT
    -4%
  • Department - Engineering
    -2%

How Proofpoint's Environment Score is Calculated

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Results from 466 Employees in All Departments, All Genders, All Ethnicities and All Yrs. Experience Experience

AnswerPercent
7 or less4%
860%
1031%
123%
More than 122%
On average, how many hours do you work a day?
AnswerPercent
Extremely fast17%
Comfortably fast66%
Moderate17%
A bit slow0%
Bureaucratic0%
What's the work pace at your company?
AnswerPercent
Positive97%
Negative3%
Is your work environment positive or negative?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does someone you work with closely, make you want to quit your job?
AnswerPercent
Yes71%
No29%
Do you have a close friend at work?
AnswerPercent
5% or Less67%
5-10%23%
10-25%7%
25-50%2%
50%+1%
What % of the time are you bored at work?
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