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      Appian

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      Appian reviews

      3.6

      60% would recommend to a friend

      (789 total reviews)
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      Matt Calkins

      54% approve of CEO

      50% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      2.9

      Senior management

      Appian has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 789 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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      789 reviews
      4.0
      Jan 18, 2025

      Good product

      Channel partner manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good product and sales leaders.

      Cons

      Changing company direction confusing executive communication

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      Appian Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! We’re glad to hear that you see the value in the product we build and that you appreciate our sales leaders. We understand how important clear communication is, especially during times of change. We’re committed to improving how we share the company’s direction and ensuring everyone feels aligned and informed. Your input is valuable, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.
      3.0
      Jan 8, 2025

      As with most companies a lot of changes the past few years

      Technical mentor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Culture * Most managers I worked with seem to care for you as a person. When something came up they allowed you to deal with it. * Never had an issue with PTO being approved. * A lot of learning time that focused on gaining new skillsets. Office * The office is located right off the toll road and 495 in Tyson which allows easy access. There is also a shuttle to and from the metro station so a lot more accessible then when it was in Reston. * The onsite cafe was nice but the overall cost has gone up since 2019 when we first moved in. Appian use to cover 1-2 lunches a week but now it is just a discount if you use your badge or the app. * For engineering it is a very open floor plan where you get your standing desk, a decent monitor and laptop to work. Depending on what floor you may have a lot of noise to no noise. * Every other floor has a full kitchen with snacks and a soda/water machines. The other floors have a fridge and microwaves and that is about it.

      Cons

      * Senior leadership has been out of touch since 2023 and have done nothing to fix the culture after the first few rounds of layoffs. * There has been a lot of people leaving who have been at Appian for 7+ years for new jobs. A lot of it is due to the first point. * RTO mandate being pushed to 3-4-5 days in the office. It was never clear how many days * Bell curve performance reviews

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      Appian Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re glad to see all the pros you’ve listed, particularly as they relate to our culture, HQ office, and perks. We understand that cultural shifts and policy changes can be challenging and we’ll continue to listen to gather current employees’ feedback to provide a supportive, productive, and engaging workplace. Transparency, stability, and employee experience are priorities, and we’re actively working to improve in these areas. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll continue striving to create an environment where employees feel supported and engaged.
      3.0
      Jan 7, 2025

      Work Life balance is awesome

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work Life balance is amazing!!

      Cons

      Management is absolutely terrible..... and politics

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      Appian Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the work-life balance! We also understand that leadership and workplace dynamics play a big role in the employee experience. Your feedback is important, and we’re committed to fostering a supportive and fair work environment. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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