Ugly management policies and intimidation. No room for discussion. - Customer Service Illumio Employee Review

2.0
Aug 6, 2023
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Pros

Great pay at an extremely liberal Silicon Valley company

Cons

Extremely progressive and liberal policies. Pack your 1st amendment rights away and keep your mouth shut. Scary hiring process. Minimal onboard training. But, they pay for all lunches, have free beer and wine on tap. A very very typical silicone valley…California company. Beware!!

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Illumio Response
2y
First off, thank you for the work you've done here at Illumio supporting our customers. It's their experience and success with our products and our company that reinforces the mission we're all on together. While I'm still new to the company and getting up to speed on our policies, what I've experienced so far aligns with two of core values of "build trust" and "leverage differences." Differences of opinion are not only welcomed here at Illumio, they're encouraged, as we know that a diversity of voices, experiences and ideas will make our products and our company stronger. And that openness to everyone who comes to our offices (virtual or in person) applies to everyone across the company, leadership included. If you'd be open to sharing more with me about where I can help in that area, please reach out anytime. Thanks, David Chief People Officer

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Transparent, open culture – Illumio emphasizes honesty and direct communication, even on tough topics Recognition-driven environment – wins are celebrated across teams and employees are recognized by peers and leadership Collaborative + partnership mindset – teams operate with accountability and strong cross-functional alignment Inclusive and diverse workplace – strong emphasis on belonging, varied backgrounds, and different perspectives

Cons

High standards, accountability, and pressure to perform Not necessarily negative—but can feel intense depending on the team/role. Change happens often if you don't like change you will not like it here. I love change and I love that we are always trying to improve or be better. 401(k) plan without company matching- this is normal for our stage and employee count but candidates mention this alot. I wanted to flag it. They do give us a retirement savings account and mine is doing well but no match.

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Illumio Response
2w
Hi there and thanks for taking time to share your feedback, and thank you for your contribution to our company and our culture. It sounds like we're doing well in delivering on what you joined us for in terms of your experience, which is great to hear. And thanks for sharing some of the perspectives on the pace of change; I agree that when you're growing and scaling like we are, it can feel fast - as a senior leadership team, we're committed to ensuring we do our best to communicate at the team, org and company level as often and as transparently as we can. Please keep the feedback coming! Thanks, David Chief People Officer
4.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

Nice location to work. A lot of daylight. reasonable food for free. Most people are positive

Cons

Planning is not great. A lot of zigzaging.

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Illumio Response
1w
Hi there and thanks so much for taking time to share feedback about your experience supporting us here at Illumio. I agree that our offices are great places to work, connect and collaborate with colleagues, and I thank you for your feedback on the engineer <> QA dialogue that is always helpful to ensure that everyone is on the same page and pulling in the same direction. Please keep the feedback coming! Thanks, David Chief People Officer
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