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

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
2.0
Jul 18, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good product - works well.

Cons

bad culture, unfortunately very disconnected

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Appian Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are glad to hear you found Appian to be a great product. 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. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to create a better workplace for everyone. Thank you again for your candid feedback.
3.0
Jul 18, 2024

Lots of promise, many mistakes

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fantastic people and culture, good sense of camaraderie Strong and comprehensive benefits package similar to what you can get at big tech Work life balance Nice Tysons Corner office with amenities

Cons

- Culture has gotten significantly worse in the past 2 years, mostly because of massive strategic mistakes made from the highest levels - Many talented folks have left after being pushed aside or not recognized for their contributions - We are a business process automation company that still runs on spreadsheets for many things - focus has been on rolling out features customers are not interested in, rather than fixing fundamental issues with the platform, like the perception that it is slow. - Focused way too much on shaming Pega rather than on their own product, leading mostly to lots of shrugs from customers and a lot of wasted time. -Round after round of layoffs, with rounds of executive meetings after to figure out strategy going forward (pro tip: figure out strategy first before laying people off). -there is no more sales pipeline at the company.

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Appian Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you found the people at Appian to be supportive and friendly, contributing to its reputation as a great workplace. The inviting office environment, coupled with amenities like free snacks and discounted food, evidently made for a comfortable and productive workspace. We want to assure you that we take this feedback seriously. Your feedback regarding leadership, 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.
3.0
Jul 16, 2024

Good to work for

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

open ideas, flat structure, impactful

Cons

layoffs, UK led almost entirely by US

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Appian Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We’re glad to hear that you are enjoying your time at Appian. 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. 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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