Great Place to Work - Legal Counsel Diligent Employee Review

5.0
Oct 18, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive management. 5 weeks PTO and 2 weeks off a year company wide. Promoted twice in 3 years with pay rises each year. Collaborative culture and people are generally pleasant company wide.

Cons

Can be some pressure at quarter ends, but expected in SaaS.

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Diligent Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying your time at Diligent and appreciate your kind words about our supportive management, generous time off policy, opportunities for growth and promotion, and collaborative culture. We are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team. We believe that our managers play a critical role in this, and we are proud to have talented and dedicated leaders who are committed to the success of their teams. We also value the importance of providing our employees with a healthy work-life balance. Our generous time off policy is one way we demonstrate our commitment to this. We also encourage our employees to take advantage of our various wellness programs and initiatives. We are also proud of our collaborative culture. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and has the opportunity to contribute to our success. While we understand that there can be some pressure at quarter ends, we are committed to providing our employees with the resources and support they need to manage this pressure and succeed in their roles. Thank you again for your positive feedback. We are grateful to have you as part of our team! - Avigail Dadone, Chief People Officer

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2.0
Mar 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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