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      Appian

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      Appian reviews

      3.6

      60% would recommend to a friend

      (790 total reviews)
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      Matt Calkins

      54% approve of CEO

      50% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Appian has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 790 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Appian employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      790 reviews
      5.0
      Apr 30, 2023

      Great employer! Amazing collegues

      Business transformation manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I work at appian for 2 years. Appian is a great place to work with smart colleagues from all over the world. Employees enjoy a lot of freedom to manage their own time and projects, and there are always new challenges to tackle. The management is supportive and listens to employees' ideas and concerns. Overall, Appian offers a stimulating and supportive work environment that many people enjoy. Appian has a performance-driven culture that emphasizes excellence, healthy competition, and accountability. Recently, they made the tough decision to let go of some employees who were not providing a good return on investment (ROI). This move shows that the company is dedicated to ensuring that every employee contributes to the success of the organization.

      Cons

      However, one downside of working at a large company like Appian is that decision-making processes can be slow due to the size and complexity of the organization.

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      Appian Response
      3y
      We are so happy to hear that you have had a positive experience working here and that you enjoy the work environment and your colleagues. We agree! We are a work to impact (not completion) culture and are committed to ensuring that every employee has the tools and support to be successful. We acknowledge your concerns regarding the decision-making processes, and while we realize that it can be difficult at times, we are committed to making the best decisions in collaboration with our customers and employees. If you have suggestions for improvement we would love to hear them! Please be sure to connect with your HR representative or Manager to share your ideas. We want you to know that we value the opinions and ideas of our employees and we strive to listen to and act on their feedback. Thank you for your review, and we look forward to your continued contributions to the success of Appian!
      1.0
      Apr 28, 2023

      Toxic culture

      Marketing
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Some really nice people worked for this company. Unfortunately, they've all been fired in recent months.

      Cons

      First of all, notice that most of the glowing reviews here are from people who have been with the company for less than one year. The turnover here is rapid, and for good reasons, such as: Bullies in management, poor or complete lack of processes for carrying out the simplest tasks, lack of adequate tools to do our jobs, too much focus on making the company look good to investors and external audiences while completely failing to address important issues that would have made the experience of working there better, some middle management not at all suited to their roles made project work a slog, very few people seemed capable of making decisions, instead we were stuck in endless meeting discussing everything to death while nothing was accomplished. Truly one of the worst places I've ever worked.

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      Appian Response
      3y
      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences while working at Appian. We appreciate your feedback, and take your concerns seriously. We are sorry to hear that you felt the company culture was poor, and that you had bad experiences with management, inadequate tools and processes. We value your concerns and if you are open to it, we invite you to share these thoughts with your HR Representative so they can be addressed. According to a turnover report from LinkedIn, the tech industry has the highest turnover rate at 13.2%. In fact, even global tech giants often struggle with low employee tenure. Appian is far below this statistic. We believe change can bring opportunities for growth and progress, and we are committed to creating a positive work environment for all employees. We strive to treat our employees and customers with respect, empathy and compassion at all times, and we are always looking for ways to improve. Once again, thank you for sharing your feedback, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
      4.0
      Apr 27, 2023

      Great Company, Great People

      Talent acquisition
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Really solid office culture, willingness to share ideas and to give and take criticism Multiple pathways present for career growth as an IC or manager

      Cons

      With the most recent round of layoffs, it feels like they are simply following their competitors rather than striking their own path

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