The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Symantec

IT security powerhouse Symantec is also a hub for synergistic collaboration between employees and among departments. For starters, its performance-based approach to internal recognition incentivizes employees to constantly raise the bar; in fact, says one employee, “Our communications team has recently revised the way it promotes employees. Promotions are no longer based on management of individuals; instead, they are based on management of projects and responsibilities.”

According to another staffer, “Symantec highly values its communications department. This translates into a dynamic team that provides growth opportunities for motivated employees.”

Because of this, go-getters make up the vast majority of the communications staff. “Symantec allows its PR employees to run as fast as they’re able to, and management provides multiple opportunities for growth and career development,” says one team member. “I’ve learned more at Symantec than at any other job I’ve ever had.”

The cohesive team applies its collective energy to taking on new projects, but also to having fun together. According to one PR manager, “The internal culture is one of team unity and inclusiveness. We really work hard, but we play hard as well.”

This balanced approach gives employees a well-rounded work experience every single day. “I’ve worked in agencies and in-house departments, and Symantec has provided the best work environment so far,” another employee says. “There are no egos or politics within the communications team. We have the opportunity to question what we are doing, and to make changes. As a group, we are constantly asked, ‘What do you want to do?’” PRN

October 19, 2009