Not as good as it used to be - Anonymous employee Appian Employee Review

3.0
Jan 31, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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.

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I loved my co-workers. Everyone was super helpful and a lot of people were friendly. I enjoyed hanging out with them during lunch hour. People thought very highly of the management. I had a boss that really cared about me personally and was fair but kind. The company also valued personal development and gave time to learn new skills and build side projects for the company.

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I did not find it meaningful to work on software that was helping big corporations.

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Appian Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you found your colleagues and management to be supportive and valued opportunities for learning and growth during your time with Appian. We also recognize your input on the types of projects you worked on and continue to explore ways to make our work meaningful for both our employees and the organizations we serve.
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Cons

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