Modern software firm without the legacy silos to maintain - Anonymous employee Appian Employee Review

5.0
26 Sept 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Modern software (cloud, mobile, social) makes it an exciting challenge. Growth has been strong which creates a lot of career opportunities. Employees and managers are expected to seize upon opportunities to make them a success with accountability.

Cons

Software firms on the east coast aren't common when compared to west coast. Appian represents more of a east coast environment (i.e. more formal) than one would expect at a modern software firm. This works for many people, but those expecting something less formal will need to adjust.

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Pros

Cool office & perks, unlimited PTO.

Cons

My manager ultimately stabbed me in the back. Being a recruiter here is a trap. No one has your back, your are just an order taker and every stakeholder has unrealistic and unfair expectations. The founders have their hand in the entire recruiting process and it makes it so unbelievably hard. They want top talent but have not top talent pay. They are not flexible on RTO so good luck.

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Appian Response
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Thank you for sharing your perspective and highlighting our employee perks. We acknowledge your feedback regarding the recruiting process, stakeholder alignment, and our Return-to-Office guidelines. Providing a supportive environment where expectations are clear and fair is something we hold ourselves accountable to every day. While our commitment to an in-person workplace is rooted in building strong collaboration and connection across our teams, we are equally focused on ensuring our leaders have the tools and training necessary to support every department. We appreciate you taking the time to help us look for ways to improve.
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