Do not make the mistake of working here - Anonymous employee Diligent Employee Review

1.0
Sep 15, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I was paid well but I got lucky. Not a lot of people are paid well here.

Cons

I had heard some insight from a friend who still works there and sounds like they are treating her horribly so I felt like I should voice my experience and why I left. Diligent is NOT an easy place to work. The culture is tense and the furthest thing from positive or happy. It feels cult-like where speaking up would get you a target on your back. You don't feel like a real human at Diligent. It's clear, you are just a number. Leadership was always switching gears. You'd have one strategy roll out and then the next month some complete new direction. And you'll see leadership leave frequently as the strategy changes. The company went hybrid so forced employees back into an office after years of hiring all over. Doing this all while paying people below market rate in the most expensive places in the country. The workload is undoable across most teams and DO NOT work really hard thinking hard work pays off here. This company will not promote you for your good work and your boss will get replaced with someone externally whether they are qualified or not. Your diligent career will start and end with the title they gave you so make sure you are looking for just a 1-2 year stepping stone if you are going to accept an offer there. In all, you should fear getting fired or laid off. They are a mess. Run. Avoid. Don't work for this awful company.

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Diligent Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and perspectives with us. We are deeply concerned to hear about your experiences regarding the work environment, strategies, compensation, and career advancement at Diligent. Such feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to carefully considering it as we strive to create a better workplace for everyone. If you have additional feedback or suggestions, feel free to connect with us at HRConfidential@diligent.com.

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2.0
Mar 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The product is market-leading, and the space is genuinely interesting. There's no shortage of smart, capable people at Diligent. A lot of talented managers exist within the org who could do more if given the room.

Cons

Direction changes constantly — sometimes it feels quarter over quarter. The result is widespread burnout and an inability to execute. Senior leaders rarely push back on the CEO, which means teams absorb every strategic shift without warning or context. HR leadership prioritizes serving the executive team over the broader employee population. The HR team is stretched thin and operates more like a compliance function than a culture or development partner. (Turnover within HR leadership has been notable.) Pay is below market. The equity program is opaque, poorly managed, and functions more as a retention mechanism than a genuine benefit (with no clear path to liquidity). There's a meaningful gap between what the company says it stands for—especially around employee experience—and what it actually delivers internally.

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Diligent Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback about your experience. We truly appreciate you recognizing the strengths of our product and the talent across our team, and we’re glad to hear the space feels interesting and compelling. We also recognize that as a company focused on governance, risk and compliance, that it’s critical to hold ourselves to the same high standards internally. Through our monthly pulse surveys, we listen to our team, learn and actively work to strengthen any areas of feedback from alignment to transparency, or accountability across our leadership teams. In fact, one of our OKRs is focused solely on ensuring we have an empowered and accountable team, which we rally around as an organization. We appreciate other sources of feedback like yours, as it is an important part of that effort. Our People team is committed to supporting an elevated employee experience and continuously improving how we listen, respond, and evolve. While we won’t always get everything right on the first try, we are highly focused on continuing to iterate and making meaningful progress to ensure our actions reflect our values. We encourage continued feedback and appreciate you sharing your perspective. If you’d like to provide any additional context, please feel free to reach out at: HRConfidential@diligent.com
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