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

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).

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790 reviews
2.0
Feb 26, 2025

Company Culture went from modern to traditional

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Friendly team and great office

Cons

5 day RTO and new "Intensity" value is making people leave in droves.

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Appian Response
1y
Thank you for your honest feedback. We're glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with the team and office environment. We understand the concerns around recent cultural shifts and the impact of our RTO policy. We’re actively listening and working to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and employee well-being. Your feedback is valuable and helps inform that ongoing dialogue. Thanks again for sharing your perspective.
3.0
Jan 31, 2025

Not as good as it used to be

Anonymous employee
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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.
1.0
Jan 6, 2025

Customer Success is underpaid and talent is leaving

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good product Some talent remain but the company is a shell of it’s former self

Cons

Customer Success pays poorly and has a limited career path (promotions rare)

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Appian Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve appreciate our product and the friendly coworkers. We understand your concerns about compensation and want to assure you that we’re committed to remaining competitive in the market. Currently, we’re conducting a thorough review of our compensation packages to ensure they align with industry standards and reflect the value of our team members. Our aim is to offer a holistic package that not only includes salary but also meaningful benefits and a positive work environment. Regarding growth and promotion opportunities, we’re actively rolling out career development plans and transparent promotion benchmarks for all roles across the company. For our consulting team specifically, there are a variety of paths to grow – whether it’s deepening expertise within consulting or transitioning to roles in product or engineering. We’re excited about supporting our employees in achieving their career goals. We truly value your input and encourage open communication. If you’d like to discuss compensation or career development further, we’d love for you to connect with your manager or HRBP. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts – your feedback helps us improve.
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