Private Equity is killing the company - Product Manager Anaplan Employee Review

2.0
23 Apr 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The people in Anaplan are great, everyone is helpful and tries his best.

Cons

Since the company was acquired by PE, the management has completely destroyed the work culture and is removing benefits, working from home and outsourcing to India. Additionally, it is a company where it is hard to grow as there is no official mentorship program or career progression path. After 1 year my learning curve has flattened. Given the current trend of events and the 7% layoffs of January, I would discourage people from joining

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Anaplan Response
3y
Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you enjoy working with your teammates. Collaborative is one of our values, so it’s great to hear that this has been your experience. We are taking an experimental approach to hybrid work and trying out different ways to regularly bring teams together while maintaining flexibility. This program is centered around employee feedback so we can learn and adjust along the way. In terms of career progression, we recently launched a performance management program focused on accountability, constructive feedback and rewarding high performance. This feedback includes meaningful conversations around growth opportunities. If you want to discuss your feedback or career progression path, please reach out to your manager, EC leader, HRBP or directly to me. -Carey Pellock, Chief People Officer

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5.0
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- 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.

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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
4w
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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