Incredibly awesome place to work - Software Engineering Manager II Diligent Employee Review

5.0
Sep 27, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Diligent is an incredibly awesome place to work for varied set of reasons. Diligent' s work culture, values , vision and mission and the genuine concern they have on team members well-being are something unique to Diligent. Diligent' s fair compensation policy, team member career path, Recharge week time off's and other team member rewards and recognition initiatives needs a special mention. Diligent' s Product and Tech stack are one of the best in the Industry. It gives a great feel to work on the Happening Industry GRC and ESG space and Needless to say, Diligent is a Market Leader on the GRC and ESG Space.

Cons

Nothing specific to be called out

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Diligent Response
3y
Thank you so much for sharing this review and for your more than five years of service to Diligent! It’s great to hear that you’re having a positive experience, feeling cared for and excited about to be a part of this journey as we grow our leadership position in the GRC space! It really is an exciting time to be a part of Diligent. We’re also glad to hear you’re enjoying the ever-growing list of benefits, including flexible work, rewards and recognition and extra time off (Go Recharge Weeks!). Work-life balance and creating opportunities for recognition within the business have been some of our top priorities. We have so many talented team members, we want to invest in them and keep them refreshed and recharge to keep growing both personally and professionally. If there’s anything we can do to support you on your journey with us, please don’t hesitate to reach out. - Avigail Dadone, Chief People Officer

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2.0
Mar 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
3mo
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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