August 2025 1 year later yest another round of small Layoffs. They have made it nearly impossible to collect commissions based on its comp structure.
SonicWall was once a solid company with strong talent and innovative products, but recent leadership changes and business practices have eroded both employee trust and product quality.
Culture of Retaliation: Speaking up about problems—whether technical or strategic—often results in termination. This is true regardless of performance or expertise.
Layoffs Under the Radar: Instead of large, transparent layoffs, the company conducts small, ongoing cuts to avoid public reporting, creating an atmosphere of constant job insecurity.
Artificially Inflated Ratings: Around a year ago, employees were offered cash incentives to post Glassdoor reviews. While not explicitly requiring positive feedback, the nature of the program led to a sudden spike in favorable ratings, which does not reflect current realities.
Product Issues Ignored: Known problems (e.g., NSM) remain unresolved as leadership prioritizes short-term financial targets over long-term customer satisfaction and product stability.
Leadership Shift: The prior CEO, while blunt and at times abrasive, was transparent about company direction. The current CEO presents a polished demeanor but has a track record of making commitments to employees and then reversing course without warning, often resulting in terminations.
