Too much uncertainty - Anonymous employee Diligent Employee Review

3.0
Sep 1, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible work environment Good coworkers Decent compensation (for now)

Cons

No room for growth A lot of uncertainty You have to jump through hoops to get an anwser on even the simplest thing No one has the tools to do their job and then management asks where the revenue is Acquiring companies too soon and too frequently to make it beneficial

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Diligent Response
4y
Thank you for sharing. We’re glad you appreciated a number of aspects of our exciting culture, including our talented team, flexibility, and our total rewards. We know how hard change and uncertainty can be, which is why we’ve made every effort to communicate internally with transparency and clarity. The strategic acquisitions you mention are just some of the ways we’re continuing to position Diligent as the industry leader as we evolve to better serve our clients. We are also as focused as ever on empowering our teams – making sure every individual has what they need to thrive and succeed. Thank you again for your feedback, and best of luck with your next step. - Avigail Dadone, Chief People Officer

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2.0
Mar 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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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