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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).

      Reviews by job title

      789 reviews
      3.0
      Jul 30, 2024

      Appian SDR

      Sales development representative (sdr)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Direct managers were awesome. pay is solid. otherwise they are a bit chaotic in terms of senior management.

      Cons

      shifting away from sales it seems

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      Appian Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We understand that the recent layoffs have been challenging for everyone, and we deeply regret the impact this has had on our employees and their families. This was a difficult decision made after thorough consideration of our current business needs and future goals. While necessary for the long-term health of the company, we recognize the personal and professional toll these decisions can take. Additionally, we are actively working to stabilize and grow our business to create a more secure and positive environment moving forward.
      1.0
      Jul 24, 2024

      Lacks empathy and direction

      Marketing manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Appian is filled with intelligent and talented folks at the manager and director levels.

      Cons

      I have never worked at a more dysfunctional company in my life, and Marketing leadership is wholeheartedly to blame for this. Poor planning, a clear lack of focus, almost no process, and inconsistent distinction between roles and responsibilities made otherwise doable tasks nearly impossible to complete. Leadership was far more invested in playing politics and moving chess pieces than working to rebuild department culture, better understand the customer, and inspire prospects. Favoritism was rampant, which was apparent based on who was promoted, high performers were rarely acknowledged, and some of the best and brightest were either laid off or quit. I was part of the most recent layoffs, and after leaving this company, my mental health has never been better. If you’re a naturally high performer, you will plateau at this company relatively quickly. There are far better companies with more skilled and empathetic leaders. Take your pick.

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      Appian Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad that you found your colleagues to be intelligent and talented and had a great team culture. Your feedback regarding leadership, departmental focus, and the overall workplace culture is invaluable. We acknowledge that there are always areas for improvement, and your insights will certainly be part of the ongoing conversations as we continue to assess and refine our processes and leadership approach. While it’s disappointing to learn that your experience led you to feel this way, we appreciate your candor and will take your feedback seriously as we strive to create a more positive experience for all employees. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.
      4.0
      Jul 23, 2024

      Great Company, Great Solution, Too Much Turnover

      Senior director of partnerships
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Incredible Platform, great employees, and overall great place to work.

      Cons

      Needs a complete rehaul of leadership

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      Appian Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We’re glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience with your colleagues, and we agree that Appian is filled with some of the smartest, most capable, and results driven individuals. We want to assure you that we take this feedback seriously. Our leadership team is committed to continuous improvement and has already started initiatives to enhance communication (Forums, Ask Me Anything, Fireside Chat), transparency, and overall management practices within the company. We welcome any further thoughts or feedback you may have. Please reach out to your HR Business Partner with additional feedback or questions.
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