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Symantec Company Culture
Symantec Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Symantec's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
ACompensation
B+Team
BHappiness
BEnvironment
C+Symantec CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Greg Clark
63 /100
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Diversity at Symantec
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Symantec have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Symantec
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Symantec have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Symantec eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-10
Symantec employees are -10% more likely to recommend Symantec as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 28% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at Symantec
Working at Symantec is rated below average by 91 employees, across various culture dimensions. Symantec employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Symantec’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Symantec was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Symantec
C
Overall Company Culture at Symantec is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Symantec ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Symantec Employee Reviews
Out of 60 Symantec employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Symantec improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From Symantec Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Very interactive. Focus on what is needed.
- What did you like most about the interview process?I met with a couple of people when I interviewed (4 years ago) and from what I remember the hired me pretty quick which was wonderful.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Good culture. Positive attitude. Really interested in developing a solid product.
Constructive Feedback From Symantec Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Well, Everything. Starting from planning to execution.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More competitive base pay, More stocks
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Management restructuring. New CEO. New Board. Well, everything with respect to management.
Symantec Company Information
Symantec Company Overview
Symantec makes the world a safer place by helping people, businesses, and governments secure their most important data wherever it lives.
Symantec was founded in 1982 and its current CEO is Greg Clark. Since its inception 44 years ago, Symantec has grown to 12500 employees.
Symantec Mission, Vision & Values
Symantec Mission Statement
Symantec Corporation, the world’s leading cyber security company, allows organizations, governments, and people to secure their most important data wherever it lives. Enterprises across the world rely on Symantec for integrated cyber defense against sophisticated attacks across endpoints, infrastructure, and cloud. More than 50 million people and families rely on Symantec’s Norton and LifeLock Digital Safety platform to help protect their personal information, devices, home networks, and identities at home and across their devices.
Symantec Vision Statement
We are always seeking talented team members from all backgrounds who have the agility, critical skills, and vision to help us continue to change the game in cyber security.
Symantec Values
- Think Customer Listen, Learn Delight
- Dream It Bold, Brave, and Agile
- Own It Open, Honest, Direct
- Get After It Fast, Intentional, and Focused
- Stand Together Strong, Diverse, Passionate
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Symantec
Symantec strives to have a positive impact in the communities
where we operate. Together with the Symantec Foundation, we
support nonprofits around the world through cash, in-kind donations,
and employee volunteerism. In order to effectively pursue our
philanthropic strategy, we identify organizations and philanthropic
focus areas aligned with our key business priorities and objectives.
Our focus areas include:
1. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and
equal access to education
2. Diversity
3. Online safety
4. Environmental responsibility
Symantec seeks to promote lifelong learning and ensure inclusive
and quality education for all. Our education-focused philanthropy
exposes students to technology fields and the skills required to
succeed in related professions. Through these activities, we hope to
foster interest in STEM that will lead more students to choose careers
in technology. We also emphasize equal access to quality education.
This approach provides opportunities to those who otherwise would
not be able to pursue a quality education.
| Headquarter | 350 Ellis St Mountain View, CA 94043 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.symantec.com |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | <<not-applicable>> |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SYMC |
| Jobs | www.symantec.com/about/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Symantec Competitors
Symantec competitors include Palo Alto Networks, Trend Micro, Microsoft, and FireEye, Inc.. Symantec ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Symantec compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Symantec Employees
Symantec has 12500 employees. 91 employees at Symantec have reviewed Symantec across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 91 Symantec employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Symantec are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Symantec, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Symantec are pleased with their team. 91 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Symantec are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Symantec believe the environment at Symantec is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Symantec is moderate. About 57% of the employees at Symantec work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Symantec are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Symantec employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Symantec report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Symantec have 3 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
90% of Symantec employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Symantec employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
67% of Symantec employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Symantec employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
76% of Symantec employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Symantec - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Symantec is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Symantec employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Symantec KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Symantec's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 17 Symantec employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.
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Symantec CEO & Leadership
Symantec CEO - Greg Clark
63 /100
Greg’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Greg in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Greg Clark’s employees rank Symantec in the Top 10% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 20% for Compensation, and in the Top 30% for Team. Clark is generally unpopular with Symantec employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Finance department, and by Asian or Pacific Islander employees and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees in the Sales department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Symantec’s competitors, Greg Clark ranks below both FireEye, Inc. CEO Kevin Mandia and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Symantec Leadership
The Symantec Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Greg Clark, SVP, Modern OS Security Adi Sharabani, and Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President Nicholas Noviello
Greg Clark CEO / President
Greg Clark serves as the CEO / President of Symantec.
Adi Sharabani SVP, Modern OS Security
Adi Sharabani serves as the SVP, Modern OS Security of Symantec. Adi started at Symantec in July of 2017. Adi currently... read more
Nicholas Noviello Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
Nicholas Noviello serves as the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of Symantec. Nicholas started at... read more
Paul Agbabian VP, Fellow, CTO Enterprise Security Division
Paul Agbabian serves as the VP, Fellow, CTO Enterprise Security Division of Symantec. Paul started at Symantec in... read more
Ashok Banerjee CTO and VP Engineering, Enterprise Security
Ashok Banerjee serves as the CTO and VP Engineering, Enterprise Security of Symantec. Ashok started at Symantec in... read more
Lynne Bartron VP, Global Brand
Lynne Bartron serves as the VP, Global Brand of Symantec. Lynne started at Symantec in July of 2015. Lynne currently... read more
David Bradbury SVP & Chief Security Officer
David Bradbury serves as the SVP & Chief Security Officer of Symantec. David started at Symantec in October of 2017.... read more
Peter Doggart Vice President Of Business Development
Peter Doggart serves as the Vice President Of Business Development of Symantec. Peter started at Symantec in June of... read more
Mathew Donoghue Vice President, Marketing (Americas)
Mathew Donoghue serves as the Vice President, Marketing (Americas) of Symantec. Mathew started at Symantec in July of... read more
Symantec Salaries
How much does Symantec pay?
How much do people at Symantec get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Symantec is $137,554, or $66 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,450, or $64 per hour.
At Symantec, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $355,000 annually and the lowest is a Marketing Associate at $57,000 annually. Average Symantec salaries by department include: Communications at $231,308, IT at $121,537, Sales at $195,497, and Business Development at $148,833. Half of Symantec salaries are above $133,450.
63 employees at Symantec rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 217 ratings) while 58 employees at Symantec rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 73 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Symantec employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Architect, and Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 57 salary records from Symantec employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $82k | $82k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $107k | $107k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $133k | $133k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $206k | $206k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $280k | $280k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $311k | $311k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $355k | $355k | 100th Percentile |
$137,554*
Average Compensation
$133,450*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Symantec Salaries by City
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Symantec Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Symantec
Diverse employees at Symantec score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Symantec in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Symantec across various culture dimensions.
Symantec is building a diverse and inclusive culture, a culture centered on our core values and a shared commitment to excellence. We believe that an equitable and inclusive work environment, one where people can be their authentic selves, can help amazing things come to life.,
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
Symantec Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Symantec PTO
Symantec's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 80% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Symantec's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 38% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Symantec's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Symantec Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Symantec on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 23% | |
IT | 10% | |
Sales | 7% | |
Product | 6% | |
Other | 24% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 12% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 11% | |
Tampa | 4% | |
Salt Lake City | 4% | |
Sacramento | 3% | |
Other | 66% |
Symantec Internship Program
Symantec internships provide college students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable experiences in the technology industry and gain an important edge in today’s competitive job market. Every internship program at Symantec is focused on giving you the tools and experience you need to develop your career. And with Symantec’s open, collaborative work environment, your smart ideas and fresh perspectives will always be valued, recognized, and rewarded.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Symantec?
Engineering
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships34%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Symantec
What is Symantec address?
Symantec location is at 350 Ellis St
Who is the CEO of Symantec?
Symantec CEO is Greg Clark, their score by employees is 63
What is Symantec eNPS?
The eNPS for Symantec is -10
What is Symantec revenue?
Symantec revenue is $4B
What is the salary for SEM Manager in Symantec?
SEM Manager average salary in the US is 91k
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