Culture is taking a turn for the worst - Anonymous employee Anaplan Employee Review

2.0
Feb 11, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Decent pay Great collaboration among colleagues Solid benefits package Flexibility

Cons

Management was great prior to the acquisition. The new leadership team lacks diversity (all white and mostly all male), cultural competency and seem to only care about profit, not employees. Profitability is important but employees are being sacrificed. The culture is changing hard and fast.

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Anaplan Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Collaboration and flexibility are fundamental to our culture, so it’s great to hear that that has been your experience at Anaplan. The shift in the SaaS industry from “growth at all costs” to sustainable growth and profitability is one we take seriously to protect our company, our customers and partners, and of course, our employees. Operational efficiency and effectiveness are part of our strategy to achieve this, and so is building a winning culture that drives collaboration, inclusion and belonging. The Executive Committee and I remain committed to our DE&I goals, and we are working closely with numerous teams and partners to keep moving the needle. We look forward to sharing more with employees soon about how we’ll build on Anaplan’s existing DE&I strategy. We just launched new initiatives where employees play a central role in evolving our culture. We are also creating more opportunities for our employees to connect and collaborate. Feedback is integral to achieving this, so I encourage you to share your ideas and concerns with your manager, EC member, HRBP, or directly to me. - Carey Pellock, Chief People Officer

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Anaplan Response
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We appreciate you sharing such a detailed reflection of your time with us. It is encouraging to hear that our commitment to transparency through monthly town halls and our company's momentum resonated with you. Fostering a trusting, equitable workplace where everyone is fairly recognized and rewarded is central to our culture. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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