POET reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(454 total reviews)
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Jeff Broin

93% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

POET has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 454 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The POET employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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454 reviews
5.0
Nov 7, 2025

Great Company

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Pros

A company that cares about its employees more than the business and has strong Christian beliefs. Flexible with life changes and offers career paths for any employee.

Cons

The process of producing the product is an ongoing one, so the company operates four shifts, 7 days a week. Some people like this, and others find it a con to the job. The facility is not air-conditioned except in the office area so that it can be very hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

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POET Response
7mo
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! Your perspective means a lot. We’re glad to hear you feel supported and that our focus on people and purpose is coming through in your experience. You’re absolutely right — the 24/7 nature of our bioprocessing work isn’t for everyone, and the temperature swings can be tough. Your honesty helps us keep improving and making sure our teams have what they need to thrive. And thank you for the encouragement. We’re committed to protecting and strengthening the culture that makes POET special, and feedback like yours reminds us why that work matters. We’re grateful to have you on the team!
5.0
Sep 30, 2025

GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

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Pros

The people are awesome to work with at POET - very strong culture. Total compensation package is very generous with great benefits and bonus programs.

Cons

This is a fast paced environment - decisions are made quickly without a lot of bureacracy; which can be intimidating to some.

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POET Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback — and for being part of the POET family for more than a decade! We’re thrilled to hear that you value our culture, people, and total rewards package. Our team members truly are the driving force behind our mission and success. You’re right — POET moves fast! That pace is what keeps us innovative and allows us to make real progress toward transforming the world through biofuels and bioproducts. We’re grateful for team members like you who thrive in that environment and help make POET such a great place to work. Thank you again for your continued commitment and for helping us make an impact every day. — The POET Team
3.0
Sep 22, 2025

Good benefits - hard to settle in culture

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Pros

Great benefits, salaries, bonuses, and profit sharing. Flexible hours in summer.

Cons

Culture can be very siloed/ cliquey. Foundation asks to support somewhere in Africa, not a lot of local HQ support it seems like.

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POET Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing our benefits, compensation, and flexibility. We’re glad those stood out to you — we take pride in offering a strong total rewards package and work-life balance that supports our team members. We also appreciate your observation about the cultural experience. At POET, we’re committed to continually strengthening connection and collaboration across teams and locations. Feedback like yours helps us stay focused on fostering an even more well-rounded, unified culture. As for the POET Foundation — while our mission has a global reach, we’re equally dedicated to supporting the communities where our team members live and work through local partnerships, volunteerism, and giving initiatives. We truly appreciate your perspective and the time you spent contributing to POET’s mission. — The POET Team
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