Lots of promise, many mistakes - Anonymous employee Appian Employee Review

3.0
18 Jul 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

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