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Cornerstone OnDemand

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Cornerstone OnDemand reviews

3.2

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,964 total reviews)
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Himanshu Palsule

45% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Cornerstone OnDemand has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,964 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cornerstone OnDemand employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews
1.0
Jan 16, 2026

Mismanaged Marketing Mess

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits/Perks: Good health insurance, 401k match, WFH flexibility, learning opportunities.

Cons

Lack of Strategic Vision: inexperienced leadership often focuses on "short term fixes" and "immediate results" rather than long-term strategy, leading to frequent pivots and an unclear company mission. Poor Communication: lack of transparent and consistent communication, with employees feeling uninformed about company direction, reorgs, and layoffs.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions to Cornerstone. We recognize that feeling informed about why we do what we do – whether it’s product strategy or company changes – is imperative in helping employees feel confident in the company’s direction. Change and fast-moving priorities can certainly create challenges, and we understand how this can impact teams. To combat this, we are focused on improving strategic planning as we set goals and plan for 2026 along with increasing transparency around decision-making as much as possible with, including more Q&A opportunities with leadership and other feedback loops we’ve created. We are also investing in leadership development to support better communication and more consistent advocacy for teams. Your feedback is valuable, and we remain committed to creating an environment where employees feel informed, supported, and equipped to do their best work. --Carina Cortez
3.0
Jan 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some great people work here

Cons

Leadership is restructuring sales team in a major way without real insights into the why, Affecting general moral. For example, all net new sales sales rep have been asked to take on account management responsibilities. No real training or direction has been provided

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Change can be difficult when responsibilities or teams shifts. There are a number of initiatives in the works to make our systems and processes easier and more efficient, as mentioned in our recent Employee All Hands, please listen to the recording if you were unable to attend. We’re open to ideas on how we can make your day-to-day work smoother and more manageable so don't hesitate to bring your concerns and ideas to your leaders, our People team, or me directly. - Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer
2.0
Jan 15, 2026

Constant Layoffs, Low Morale, and No Real Investment in Employees

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Cornerstone has many talented, hardworking employees who genuinely care about customers and supporting one another. Some teams collaborate well despite ongoing challenges, and a few managers sincerely try to advocate for their teams. Flexible work arrangements remain a positive.

Cons

The company has gone through constant rounds of layoffs, creating ongoing uncertainty, low morale, and a lack of trust in leadership. Employees often feel undervalued, particularly those with shorter tenure, as the organization shows little investment in developing or retaining newer employees. While leadership frequently promotes career development and internal mobility, opportunities to advance from within are limited, and existing talent is often overlooked. Employee engagement survey feedback rarely leads to meaningful change, with the same concerns resurfacing year after year without clear action. Decision-making often feels disconnected from the realities of day-to-day work, and many leaders struggle to effectively advocate for their teams. There are also growing concerns among employees about potential age bias, especially during recent restructuring efforts. The company appears to be under financial pressure, reflected in frequent reorganizations, customer churn, and an unclear long-term strategy. The lack of salary increases planned for 2026 has further impacted morale, while retaining customers has become increasingly difficult as service quality and product focus decline.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your many years of service to Cornerstone. This is certainly not the feedback we want to hear from such a tenured Cornerstar. Know that we are actively strengthening internal mobility, leadership development, and follow-through on engagement feedback to ensure employees at all stages have opportunities to grow and feel supported and regularly provide updates on these efforts via our LXP page (I encourage you to check it out!). We also want to be clear that Cornerstone does not tolerate discrimination of any kind, and we continue to review our processes to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have specific concerns and have not already done so, please reach out to me or the People team to discuss. We remain committed to building a workplace where talent is valued, supported, and heard. --Carina Cortez
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