1.0
Feb 22, 2026
Former employee, more than 1 year
Foster City, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Benefits, location, product reputation, company growth
Cons
The Chief of People at Qualys appears highly focused on hierarchy and perceived respect, yet less focused on measurable performance or strategic impact. There was noticeable attention given to petty issues and off-hours visibility rather than empowering teams to deliver results. A modern people leader should champion performance, psychological safety, and trust — not informal narratives or optics. There is clear room for growth in this area.