CHANGE THE LEADERS IN BANGLORE OFFICE - Senior Software Engineer Diligent Employee Review

1.0
Sep 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

NA: this one is not applicable.

Cons

I am writing to raise a serious concern regarding the current leadership environment within our Bangalore office. Over the past several months, there has been a growing sense of dissatisfaction among employees due to the following issues: Excessive pressure and unrealistic expectations being placed on teams. A lack of support or intervention from the HR department, despite repeated concerns. Increasing employee attrition, which is being trivialized rather than addressed seriously. Disregard for input from existing managers, leading to frustration and inefficiency. Instances where some new leaders are reportedly making inappropriate comments about departing employees, which negatively impacts team morale. We believe that the current leadership style is contributing to a toxic work culture, and it is affecting both employee well-being and overall productivity. Humbly, I request the higher management to: Conduct an anonymous employee feedback survey focused on leadership behavior and workplace culture. Review the results transparently and take appropriate action based on the findings. Ensure that HR plays a more active and supportive role in protecting employee welfare and facilitating open communication. The current trajectory could result in further loss of talent and damage to the company’s reputation if not addressed promptly. Thank you for taking the time to consider this request. We hope to see positive changes that reflect the company’s core values and commitment to a healthy, respectful workplace.

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Diligent Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take concerns around leadership, culture, and employee well-being very seriously, and we’re sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve described. At Diligent, we’re committed to building a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Your comments will be shared with the appropriate teams as part of our ongoing efforts to improve. We encourage employees in Bangalore and across all offices to continue voicing their perspectives, whether through direct conversations or by reaching out to us at HRConfidential@diligent.com. Your input is vital to driving meaningful change.

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2.0
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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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