Things have come back a little, but overall still a mess - Engineer Proofpoint Employee Review

2.0
Aug 21, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Decent people down in the orgs Always working with the latest technology

Cons

Executives and the C-suite just suck, they came in hard their first year and revoked all remote work and instituted the first lay-offs in a long time, which would otherwise be fine if they didn't do it in the most scrambled and damaging way possible. The company as a whole is always trying to squeeze every ounce of juice from the employees, and this is NOT how it used to be. The new C-suite has chilled off a little, but given how things are down on the ground, we're coasting toward a collapse.

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Proofpoint Response
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Thank you for sharing your perspective. We understand that recent changes have created challenges and appreciate you sharing about the impact they’ve had. Our leadership team continues to evaluate ways to strengthen communication, provide clarity around decisions, and create an environment where our employees feel supported. Your feedback is important is extremely valuable to us as we are continously working toward improving the employee experience. Thank you again.

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