Fast-paced growth company with huge potential and amazing people - Director Anaplan Employee Review

5.0
7 Aug 2018
Recommend
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Pros

- Strong executive leadership team with the right vision, and really bright people throughout the organization - Lots of opportunities for advancement, with the ability to work on innovative and career-defining projects - At the forefront of an emerging market with huge potential, and has the right product set to capitalize upon it - Customer-first approach is put into practice throughout the company - Cool, modern work environments with new offices around the world - Lots of emphasis on improving workplace collaboration and culture - Competitive compensation and benefits

Cons

- Keeping on top of the hectic pace that is fuelled by rapid growth is a challenge, but a good one to have - There are ongoing efforts to put the right people, processes and technology in place to manage scale and drive success; still some ways to go - More diversity (women, minorities) is needed at senior levels, but the exec team is working on this - Long days are not unusual, but a good work/life balance is respected

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Anaplan Response
7y
Thank you so much for such a detailed review. We always love when our employees share their perspectives.

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5.0
8 May 2026
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Pros

- Collaborative & Inclusive culture - Commitment to well-being - Professional growth & learning - Market leading innovation - Work flexibility

Cons

Anaplan is the place to be!

2.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

One thing I genuinely appreciated was that the C-suite seemed invested in keeping everyone in the loop. The monthly town halls felt like more than just a formality and gave you a real sense of where the company was headed. When you had a good stretch, people noticed. The company feels like it has real momentum and on a macro level.

Cons

Leadership was inconsistent in my experience and seemed to depend heavily on which manager you ended up with. It often felt like luck of the draw. I personally found the planning process to be more reactive than strategic, with urgency only kicking in once results were already suffering rather than getting ahead of it. The workplace culture also had a gossip element that I found draining over time. My biggest frustration was around performance recognition. I observed situations where reported numbers didn't seem to reflect reality, yet the consequences appeared minimal at best. I would have liked to see more transparency and accountability around how top performers were identified and rewarded, because in my experience the current approach didn't always feel equitable to those who were playing by the rules.

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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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