Great technology company under stress going through major changess - Sales Director Anaplan Employee Review

4.0
Mar 29, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Top colleagues with strong expertise Excellent technology making a real impact for customers Wide domain where solution can be applied, good opportunity for growth Excellent salary if on or above target, good benefits

Cons

Major change ongoing since acquisition by Thoma Bravo, changing the DNA of the company quite aggressively Too focused on short term results leading to unrealistic expectations, which puts (too much) pressure on the organisation and its people.

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Anaplan Response
2y
Thank you for taking time to offer your feedback. Anaplan is undergoing an exciting transformation as we strive to become a category-defining company. Like you, our customers and employees are excited about the positive steps Anaplan is making to help achieve our Roadmap for Profitable Growth Strategy and realize the potential of our business. Like all significant change, it takes time and rigor to properly implement new initiatives – and to execute with discipline requires we focus on providing clarity around outcomes, process and measurement. Continuing to build a winning culture is part of our foundational work and includes encouraging diverse ideas, behaving like leaders and celebrating our wins. We’re exciting about this journey and appreciate your support. - Carey Pellock, CPO

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

- Collaborative & Inclusive culture - Commitment to well-being - Professional growth & learning - Market leading innovation - Work flexibility

Cons

Anaplan is the place to be!

2.0
May 7, 2026
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Pros

One thing I genuinely appreciated was that the C-suite seemed invested in keeping everyone in the loop. The monthly town halls felt like more than just a formality and gave you a real sense of where the company was headed. When you had a good stretch, people noticed. The company feels like it has real momentum and on a macro level.

Cons

Leadership was inconsistent in my experience and seemed to depend heavily on which manager you ended up with. It often felt like luck of the draw. I personally found the planning process to be more reactive than strategic, with urgency only kicking in once results were already suffering rather than getting ahead of it. The workplace culture also had a gossip element that I found draining over time. My biggest frustration was around performance recognition. I observed situations where reported numbers didn't seem to reflect reality, yet the consequences appeared minimal at best. I would have liked to see more transparency and accountability around how top performers were identified and rewarded, because in my experience the current approach didn't always feel equitable to those who were playing by the rules.

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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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