Good WLB, but culture has gone downhill - Anonymous employee Palo Alto Networks Employee Review

4.0
Feb 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

great work-life balance people are great to work with cool industry

Cons

The culture has changed since the RTO mandate and there is higher performance expectations since AI adoption.

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Palo Alto Networks Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate you recognizing our collaborative team members. The adoption of AI is a significant shift for any organization, and while it has allowed us to raise the bar on what we can achieve, our goal isn’t to simply do more but to empower our teams to move away from repetitive tasks and focus on more strategic, impactful work. We’re always looking at how to support our teams during this evolution, and if you’re open to it, we’d value the chance to hear more specific thoughts on your experience. In the meantime, having personalized support is something we care deeply about. Please leverage our wellbeing resources (including unlimited PTO and access to mental health support), and to continue the conversation with your manager about performance expectations and the impactful outcomes you’re driving in your role.

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