Worst hiring team - Technology Program Manager Diligent Employee Review

1.0
Feb 21, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

International exposure Global work culture

Cons

Hiring team do not know the target salary for any particular role. They interviewed me for over 2 weeks n then communicated the salary n other compensation n benefits n also interviewed 2 of my references to know my relevant work experience and conduct in the past but at the time to releasing offer letter the recruiter informed that they didn't get approval for the amount they committed once I was selected n rather were asking me if I m interested to draw the same salary I was drawing back 3yrs ago. Total waste of time. Had I believed them n resigned from my current company I would have been in total mess. Company in India banagalore has not even been formed so it is better to not be open for any positions at this company for at least another 3 years. Let them settle down and b clear in terms of what they want to do. Until 2026 stay away from diligent and rsam technologies in bangalore.

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Diligent Response
3y
Thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to hear this was your experience, as it certainly is not what we strive to deliver to potential colleagues. Clarity around compensation expectations during the interview process is deeply important to us, as is ensuring that our interview team members are set up for success in describing the opportunities for growth and development at Diligent. We would very much like to discuss this further with you, and someone from our leadership team will be in touch with you directly. Thank you, again, for your feedback. - 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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