Do not work here - Anonymous employee Diligent Employee Review

1.0
Oct 10, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have nothing positive to say

Cons

This is the most dysfunctional, toxic, political company I have ever witnessed. No one would let their friends or family come work here. Some teams may be unaware of what is happening behind the scenes but for most in leadership they just watch the unhealthy disturbing culture go by as it stems from the top and no one wants the retaliation. Most of the good leaders have left - or those with experience in their roles.

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Diligent Response
7mo
We are genuinely concerned to hear about your experience and the issues you’ve raised regarding our company culture and leadership. Feedback like yours is taken very seriously, and we remain committed to fostering a healthy, supportive, and respectful work environment for all employees. Your comments regarding dysfunction, toxicity, and internal politics are troubling, and we understand the impact these issues can have on daily work life. We are actively working to address these challenges through leadership development, improved communication, and initiatives that promote trust and collaboration across the organization. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback, as it helps guide meaningful change. 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
Recommend
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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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