Great Culture, Lots of Opportunity - Anonymous employee Diligent Employee Review

5.0
Jul 17, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very collaborative and inclusive culture. Lots of diversity in the company. Company on a very clear growth track and performing really strongly. Positive vibe around the office -- both for the track that we're on, but also because of the leadership team and how accessible they are to the staff. Great products which are loved by clients. Market leader in the space we operate. Hard-working environment but there is a mature and flexible attitude to things like time off, needing to be out of the office for personal appointments, picking up kids etc. Good desktop situation allows you to log in from home quite easily. Feels like a company which is changing and growing quickly - in a positive way.

Cons

Growing so fast we're running out of office space. Lots of integration happening which in some cases has meant some uncertainty for some teams but probably an unavoidable situation in most cases and things are being resolved quickly I think.

Explore other reviews about Diligent

2.0
Mar 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

11
avatar
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
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All