Q&A With Appian Employees
Appian employees are passionate about challenging the status quo and improving the world through great software. We work in small, agile and collaborative teams that embody generosity of spirit and have an unquenchable desire to learn. Our approach gives individuals greater ownership and input into decisions and makes for a more efficient and happier workplace.
How employees describe working at Appian
Exciting, fast paced, ready to leverage new skills
Review from HR Dept
I have watched as Appian has grown from a smaller company and needs to build in scale to continue growing. It's been crazy at times, but I love the direction I'm seeing.
Review from HR Dept
It is a challenging and demanding job but satisfying to do it with such professional and cooperative colleagues.
Review from Customer Success Dept
My overall experience at Appian has been amazing!
They are highly motivated and excited about the future of the company.
Review from Customer Success Dept
What it's like to work at Appian
- Appian employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
- Employees at Appian report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 98% of Appian employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Appian employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 91% of Appian employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Appian employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 97% of Appian employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Appian Employees
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What's the company culture like at Appian?
Top Employee Response
Many companies say their culture meritocracy but then you get in and realize that's a batch of lies. Appian is a true meritocracy. Management always want to help and try to help. People genuinely are interested in what you're doing and try to create opportunities for employees to help each other. Its young, its vibrant, its still very start-up-y, but not without the recklessness of the stereotypical startup. Appian is a great place to be.
It's incredible. It's what I've been looking for my entire career. First of all, there is a culture of generosity and you can count on any of your coworkers to step up and help out in a pinch. Then there is also a great culture of learning and respect. And we also move very fast, which makes the strong culture even more impressive.
Culture is great! Everyone is very dedicated to the company mission and product and is very zealous about contributing to the company's growth. Dress code is pretty casual, snacks can be found on every floor, engineering has a cove for video games. Overall it's a work hard play hard kind of place and everyone you meet is smart, driven, and excited to be here.
What is Appian's long term (post-Covid) remote work policy?
Forced return to work three days a week if you are within 50 miles of an office. Home office stipend no longer offered. Company has stated they will be checking for badge swipe in to confirm attendance or punishment. Company has also stated no assigned desks and not enough desks to cover the forced to return employees.
How are layoffs handled in the Engineering department at Appian?
I know that there were some layoffs before I joined, but in the last 5 or so years there haven't been any. If an employee is terminated due to performance or behavior, it is handled professionally and privately.
How's the vacation policy at Appian?
Vacation policy is good. Starts out at 15 days and bumps up to 18 and then 20 after a set number of years. All PTO carries over at the end of the year.
What is Appian's policy for working from home? Do employees have a say in the type of working arrangement (in-office, remote, hybrid) they have?
How are the benefits at Appian for employees in HR?
Appian's HR team rates their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Good. 94% of Appian employees in HR say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in HR also get Unlimited of paid vacation.
How's career growth and advancement at Appian?
75% of the same employees also feel like Appian is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Appian.
How are the benefits at Appian for employees in Sales?
90% of Appian employees in Sales say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Sales also get Unlimited of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at Appian for employees in Legal?
100% of Appian employees in Legal say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Legal also get 20-30 days of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at Appian for employees in IT?
100% of Appian employees in IT say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in IT also get 20-30 days of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at Appian for employees in Marketing?
86% of Appian employees in Marketing say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Marketing also get Unlimited of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at Appian for employees in Design?
75% of Appian employees in Design say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Design also get Unlimited of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at Appian for employees in Product?
85% of Appian employees in Product say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Product also get Unlimited of paid vacation.
How are the benefits at Appian for employees in Engineering?
77% of Appian employees in Engineering say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Engineering also get Unlimited of paid vacation.






