Appian reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(124 total reviews)
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Matt Calkins

54% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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5.0
Dec 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, Smart people, Great benefits

Cons

average salary in comparison to others

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Appian Response
6mo
We appreciate you sharing your experience and are glad to hear you value the work-life balance, team, and benefits at Appian. We recognize that compensation is an important consideration, and we regularly evaluate our programs to remain competitive.
4.0
Oct 30, 2025

Good Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great team environment and great people

Cons

Pay could be better and force people to go in office

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Appian Response
7mo
We’re glad to hear you value your team and the people you work with as our culture is something we deeply care about. We appreciate your feedback on compensation and in-office expectations. We review these regularly based on market data and employee input. We believe in-person time fosters collaboration, connection, and innovation. Please continue to share feedback with your manager or HRBP so we can keep improving.
3.0
Aug 29, 2025

Poor Leadership and Declining Morale in Business Technology

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

In the earlier days, the work culture was excellent, driven by great leadership. Now, however, many of those leaders — including highly tenured and talented ones — are leaving the company.

Cons

The leadership situation in the Business Technology department at Appian is extremely concerning. Over the past 12 months, more than half of the leadership team at Appian has departed, and a significant number of high performing individuals—many of whom received high performance ratings—have also left the company. Workload expectations are unrealistic, with little to no appreciation, bonuses, or recognition provided. Instead of investing in full-time employees, the department has increasingly relied on contractors, which has resulted in inefficiencies and wasted time. The overall feedback culture is poor, and there’s little to no clear path for career growth. The recent mandate requiring employees to be in the office five days a week has further hurt morale and is viewed by many as a regressive and tone-deaf decision.

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Appian Response
10mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We recognize that leadership transitions and changes in expectations can be difficult, and we’re focused on strengthening stability, communication, and recognition within teams. To build more transparency and connection, we’ve introduced employee forums and executive Q&A sessions, and we continue to invest in development and feedback culture. Your insights are invaluable in helping us refine these efforts, and we encourage ongoing dialogue with your leadership or HRBP so we can continue making meaningful progress.
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