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

3.0
31 Jan 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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