Great Product, Horribly Run Company - Sales Representative Anaplan Employee Review

1.0
May 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Best product in the XP&A space

Cons

0 alignment across departments Poor executive leadership Non existent company culture Looks shiny on the outside but pure dysfunction on the inside

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Anaplan Response
3y
Thank you for your feedback. I agree that we offer a world-class product that is mission critical to many of our customers. I’m disappointed to hear that you have a negative opinion of our culture and leadership. The Executive Committee (EC) recently shared the strategic priorities for the company. We believe having common goals across the company is key to us being successful because it ensures cross-functional alignment and that we are each focused on the right work. We’re seeing increased collaboration and accountability across teams, so your feedback that there is no alignment across departments interests me. I’d like to hear more about this, so please consider reaching out and sharing more of your feedback with your manager, EC leader, HRBP or directly to me. - Carey Pellock, Chief People Officer

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Cons

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Thanks so much for highlighting our strong leadership, benefits, and client partnerships! We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding our AI strategy; as we continue to advance our platform, ensuring our internal teams have absolute clarity on our product roadmap and strategic direction is a top priority. Thank you for your dedication to making Anaplan an exceptional place to work.
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Anaplan Response
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We appreciate you sharing such a detailed reflection of your time with us. It is encouraging to hear that our commitment to transparency through monthly town halls and our company's momentum resonated with you. Fostering a trusting, equitable workplace where everyone is fairly recognized and rewarded is central to our culture. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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