You can't fix culture with RTO - Anonymous employee Appian Employee Review

2.0
23 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great technology So much potential Great people

Cons

Culture is poor. Leadership's approach to fixing culture is forcing everyone back into the office 5 days a week. Problem with that is the DMV traffic is horrible. It is actually working against them more than it is helping them. Senior leadership is a revolving door which is leading to a lack of continuity and a disconnect with strategic uncertainty. I was there for 4 years and saw 4 different (technically) CROs and 3 different CMOs. Most of the veterans that lead to the success of Appian have all left. And Sales culture is very much about the numbers and less about the behaviors that drive the numbers.

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Appian Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for recognizing the great people across the team. We acknowledge your feedback around our return-to-office and leadership transitions. Being in person fosters stronger collaboration and connection across teams. We also recognize the impact that leadership changes can have on continuity, and are focused on strengthening alignment and direction during times of transition. Employee forums and executive-level “Ask Me Anything” sessions are one way we provide transparency and create space for open feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback, as it helps inform how we continue to improve.

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I did not find it meaningful to work on software that was helping big corporations.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you found your colleagues and management to be supportive and valued opportunities for learning and growth during your time with Appian. We also recognize your input on the types of projects you worked on and continue to explore ways to make our work meaningful for both our employees and the organizations we serve.
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