Not as good as it used to be - Anonymous employee Appian Employee Review

3.0
Jan 31, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great people, decent work/life balance, good product

Cons

Appian was once a great company with an amazing culture, but recent management changes have negatively impacted the organization globally. Career progression has become unclear, with no transparent promotion plans communicated for the past 2 years. Compensation remains below market standards and management struggles to articulate a clear strategy. The company is enforcing a mandatory 5-day in-office policy starting this September, reducing flexibility and promoting intensity. The most talented people are leaving and the retention is at an all time low.

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Appian Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're so glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with the people here – our team is truly what makes this company special. We’re also happy that you’ve found a good work/life balance and see the value in the product we build. We hear your concerns about transparency in promotions and compensation. To improve clarity, we’ve launched a new promotion process. We understand flexibility is important, and while the 5-day in-office policy aims to enhance collaboration, we acknowledge its impact. We’ll continue listening to support a productive, engaging workplace. Retention and culture remain priorities, and we’re committed to valuing and empowering our people. Thank you for your feedback.

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Thank you for sharing your perspective and highlighting our employee perks. We acknowledge your feedback regarding the recruiting process, stakeholder alignment, and our Return-to-Office guidelines. Providing a supportive environment where expectations are clear and fair is something we hold ourselves accountable to every day. While our commitment to an in-person workplace is rooted in building strong collaboration and connection across our teams, we are equally focused on ensuring our leaders have the tools and training necessary to support every department. We appreciate you taking the time to help us look for ways to improve.
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