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    Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2026
    Rank
    14
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    Palo Alto Networks

    Computer Software·Santa Clara, California,United States·Smallemployees
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    Verified by the BPI research team· Last updated Jun 12, 2026· See methodology

    Palo Alto Networks ranks #14 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces®, awarded by Best Practice Institute — recognized in the Computer Software sector, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, United States.

    Rank
    #14 of 100
    Award year
    2026
    Industry
    Computer Software
    Headquarters
    Santa Clara, California, United States
    Historical rankings
    Rank 2024
    #79
    Rank 2025
    #53

    Palo Alto Networks earned Most Loved Workplace certification and a place on the Global Top 100 in 2025. Employee sentiment stands out: 87% love their workplace, 89% love their manager, 90% love their colleagues, with a 4.4 out of 5 overall rating and 85% who would recommend. The company is recognized across specialty lists for inclusivity, young professionals, women, career advancement, diversity, parents and caregivers, volunteering, and leadership (Top Most Loved Workplaces for CEOs). It has been certified each year since 2021. The profile describes a global cybersecurity leader shaping the cloud-centric future, with a mission to be the cybersecurity partner of choice protecting clients' digital way of life. This mix of strong scores, inclusive recognition, and clear mission underpins why employees love working here.

    Best Practice Institute

    Best Practice Institute is the research organization behind Most Loved Workplace® certification, the SPARK Model, the Love of Workplace Index™ (LOWI™), and The Workplace Report.

    The Workplace Report

    The Workplace Report is BPI's original workplace culture research and editorial briefing series for CEOs, CHROs, people leaders, talent leaders, and employer-brand teams. It turns BPI's 25 years of research, Most Loved Workplace® certification data, SPARK findings, and current workforce signals into practical analysis leaders can use.

    The report format includes executive summaries, research-backed articles, company examples, methodology notes, and practical implications for retention, hiring, culture, leadership, and employee experience. New research and analysis is published on an ongoing editorial cadence at /workplace-report.