Such an exciting time to work for Diligent in Galway - Anonymous employee Diligent Employee Review

5.0
Jun 18, 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Amazing team hired in Galway, great sense of community and people who have each others back - A really diverse environment which is encouraged from top down - Open and honest communication from leaders - Amazing Onboarding experience, by far the best I have ever had and it was fully remote!! - Moving into Bonham Quay offices in 2022, an entire 6 story building including roof terrace overlooking the Galway Docks :) - The pandemic has made be realise how fragile some industries are and working for Diligent gives great job security plus we are continuing to grow - My voice is heard, plenty of opportunities to ask questions and feedback is taken seriously

Cons

- Fully remote has it's challenges but we have a "Culture Club" made up of team members who are focused on support team events and activities. They recently kicked off a "funny photo" competition over slack and it is great. I am looking forward to finally meeting everyone in person when it is safe to do so - Growing fast can be challenging but Diligent is a very ambitious company which I love

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Diligent Response
4y
Thank you for your positive feedback – it’s wonderful to hear you’ve had a great experience with us so far! Building a new team in a new location is always exciting, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have you aboard. We have worked hard to revamp our best-in-class onboarding program, as well as set a strong culture from day one that prioritizes transparency, inclusivity, and empowering our team. You raise helpful points regarding areas of challenge, which we take onboard. And, we completely understand that remote work can have its ups and downs – and we’re very much looking forward to seeing everyone in person as our offices begin opening back up in the fall (though we do want to see those funny photos!). We will absolutely continue to take onboard the feedback you and our colleagues share with us. Welcome to Diligent and thank you for all you do for us! - 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
2mo
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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