Where talent comes to die - Anonymous employee Diligent Employee Review

2.0
Feb 14, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Compensation can be top notch if they really need you You don't need to work hard at all Galvanize folks are trying hard to make the culture more healthy

Cons

Leadership team (Budapest and New York) is as incompetent as it gets The Budapest office is horrible, not enough toilets, bad office equipment, tiny monitors Their whole ESG thing is a facade, the only thing they care about is profit Lot of bad coders as the company hired way too many people way too fast

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Diligent Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that this has been your experience, as it certainly does not reflect our goal to create an inclusive, engaging and positive work culture for all our team members. Regarding our ESG initiatives, we see this as a journey and we're working hard to improve our own footprint and influence the leaders we serve globally to do the same, and committing to being Net Zero by 2040. As we continue to grow and pursue ambitious goals for the future, we don’t always get it right, but we work together as a team to evolve and meet our high expectations for our products, our clients and our global impact. We would appreciate the chance to understand more context around your comments regarding our new Budapest office – as we are proud of our new offices which have been specifically designed for supporting the work of our teams while giving colleagues opportunities to network, socialize and learn together. But we also recognize that all the details might not be perfect. If you’d feel comfortable, we'd ask that you share more specific feedback with us through our confidential HR email, HRconfidential@diligent.com. - Avigail Dadone, Chief People Officer

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2.0
Mar 11, 2026
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Pros

The product is market-leading, and the space is genuinely interesting. There's no shortage of smart, capable people at Diligent. A lot of talented managers exist within the org who could do more if given the room.

Cons

Direction changes constantly — sometimes it feels quarter over quarter. The result is widespread burnout and an inability to execute. Senior leaders rarely push back on the CEO, which means teams absorb every strategic shift without warning or context. HR leadership prioritizes serving the executive team over the broader employee population. The HR team is stretched thin and operates more like a compliance function than a culture or development partner. (Turnover within HR leadership has been notable.) Pay is below market. The equity program is opaque, poorly managed, and functions more as a retention mechanism than a genuine benefit (with no clear path to liquidity). There's a meaningful gap between what the company says it stands for—especially around employee experience—and what it actually delivers internally.

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Diligent Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback about your experience. We truly appreciate you recognizing the strengths of our product and the talent across our team, and we’re glad to hear the space feels interesting and compelling. We also recognize that as a company focused on governance, risk and compliance, that it’s critical to hold ourselves to the same high standards internally. Through our monthly pulse surveys, we listen to our team, learn and actively work to strengthen any areas of feedback from alignment to transparency, or accountability across our leadership teams. In fact, one of our OKRs is focused solely on ensuring we have an empowered and accountable team, which we rally around as an organization. We appreciate other sources of feedback like yours, as it is an important part of that effort. Our People team is committed to supporting an elevated employee experience and continuously improving how we listen, respond, and evolve. While we won’t always get everything right on the first try, we are highly focused on continuing to iterate and making meaningful progress to ensure our actions reflect our values. We encourage continued feedback and appreciate you sharing your perspective. If you’d like to provide any additional context, please feel free to reach out at: HRConfidential@diligent.com
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