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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 demographic groups

      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
      3.0
      Oct 22, 2010

      Company Has Big Goals, but Poor Execution

      Senior consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Your peers are generally good people. Smart, easy to work with. Generally pretty reasonable with work-life balance and easy to take time off whenever needed. Work is also low to medium stress after the initial shell shock boot camp. Boot camp is good and bad. Great way to ramp up quickly, but it is extremely high stress and you WILL get yelled at, grilled, and force fed basically.

      Cons

      Very limited opportunity to advance your career. There just isn't enough opportunity at the company. Company is having huge issues becoming profitable. I'm not sure it has been in the last 3-4 years. Total lack of raises. Benefits suck. Vacation carry over is stingy and so was cash out. They will not pay out you earned and will limit what they give you in cash. Zero training opportunity. I mean ZERO. Your SKILLS are what you sell in consulting. Zero training means you're falling behind.

      1.0
      Oct 15, 2025

      Appian Culture

      Strategic account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Strong product vision and talented colleagues. I consistently overachieved

      Cons

      Leadership culture within the Financial Services organization did not reflect stated values. I experienced demeaning and inappropriate comments related to personal circumstances/identity from senior leadership at the RVP/AVP level, which created an unsafe environment. Requests for support on pricing, account strategy, and executive alignment were frequently dismissed despite being core leadership responsibilities. HR engagement did not lead to corrective action.

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      Appian Response
      7mo
      Thank you for taking the time to recognize the strength of our product and colleagues. We take concerns about psychological safety and leadership accountability very seriously. Appian is committed to fostering a culture where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to raise issues. Feedback like yours helps guide ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership practices, ensure equitable support across teams, and reinforce a safe and inclusive environment. We are continuously working to reinforce these values and encourage employees to engage with leadership or HR to share concerns.
      3.0
      Aug 29, 2025

      Poor Leadership and Declining Morale in Business Technology

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      In the earlier days, the work culture was excellent, driven by great leadership. Now, however, many of those leaders — including highly tenured and talented ones — are leaving the company.

      Cons

      The leadership situation in the Business Technology department at Appian is extremely concerning. Over the past 12 months, more than half of the leadership team at Appian has departed, and a significant number of high performing individuals—many of whom received high performance ratings—have also left the company. Workload expectations are unrealistic, with little to no appreciation, bonuses, or recognition provided. Instead of investing in full-time employees, the department has increasingly relied on contractors, which has resulted in inefficiencies and wasted time. The overall feedback culture is poor, and there’s little to no clear path for career growth. The recent mandate requiring employees to be in the office five days a week has further hurt morale and is viewed by many as a regressive and tone-deaf decision.

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      Appian Response
      9mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We recognize that leadership transitions and changes in expectations can be difficult, and we’re focused on strengthening stability, communication, and recognition within teams. To build more transparency and connection, we’ve introduced employee forums and executive Q&A sessions, and we continue to invest in development and feedback culture. Your insights are invaluable in helping us refine these efforts, and we encourage ongoing dialogue with your leadership or HRBP so we can continue making meaningful progress.
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