Is Cornerstone OnDemand a good company to work for?

Cornerstone OnDemand has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 2,087 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at Cornerstone OnDemand to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cornerstone OnDemand have been left by employees working as Regional Sales Manager - Enterprise , Client Success Manager and Implementation Consultant .

Does Cornerstone OnDemand pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cornerstone OnDemand employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cornerstone OnDemand. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cornerstone OnDemand?

52% of Cornerstone OnDemand employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cornerstone OnDemand 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cornerstone OnDemand?

Regional Sales Manager (110) , Software Engineer (98) , Senior Software Engineer (77) , Sales (48) , Account Manager (40) , Associate Software Engineer (27) , Client Success Manager (24) , Implementation Consultant (24) , Manager (23) , Regional Sales Manager - Enterprise (19) , Corporate Account Development (18) , Product Support Specialist (18) , Customer Success Manager (CSM) (15) , Product Manager (15) , Marketing (13)

What are the pros of working at Cornerstone OnDemand according to real employee reviews?

"Through fast growth they have been able to maintain a great culture for young professionals to grow into more senior roles." ((in 222 reviews)); "they value performance and company is full of great people" ((in 210 reviews)); "Good work life balance and overall okay" ((in 112 reviews)); "Benefits are great and all that stuff is great." ((in 92 reviews)); "You are part of a great winning team who supports each other." ((in 70 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cornerstone OnDemand according to real employee reviews?

"Management is bad." ((in 69 reviews)); "I've had the opportunity of having a bad manager and a great manager while in the same role and it's a night and day difference." ((in 45 reviews)); "1. Frequent layoffs with out any reason." ((in 36 reviews)); "Either you love what you do and are align with the core of CSOD (Talent Management) or would not be able to keep the pace." ((in 5 reviews)); "Too much favoritism when giving out compensation and promotions." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cornerstone OnDemand layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cornerstone OnDemand layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cornerstone OnDemand in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cornerstone OnDemand locations?

Santa Monica , Los Angeles , Chicago , New York , Dublin , Austin , San Francisco , Dallas , Boston , Remote , Washington , Cincinnati , Salt Lake City , San Diego , Phoenix , Denver , Tampa , Atlanta , Sandy , Portland , Gainesville , Northeast , Raleigh , Fort Worth , Minneapolis , Van Nuys , Jacksonville , Newark , Mobile , Boise

Cornerstone OnDemand reviews

3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(1,964 total reviews)

Himanshu Palsule

46% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,964 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Sep 25, 2025

Management Change Has shifted the focus

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good PF Contribution Performance Bonus Leave Policy

Cons

Less Increament If you are in wrong team, you won't get change to interchange the team No Flexibility in Remote Work AI Focus is more for the product delivery and less on employee growth

Cornerstone OnDemand Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your insights. We’re glad to hear you value our benefits and policies, including PF contributions, performance bonuses, and leave programs. These remain important aspects of our commitment to supporting employees. We also recognize the importance of flexibility, career mobility, and growth opportunities. While our focus on AI innovation is critical for delivering value to customers, we are equally committed to investing in employee development and creating pathways for advancement. Your feedback helps guide these efforts, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it. --Carina Cortez

4.0

Sep 23, 2025

Good company

Product support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance and professional

Cons

Higher management should have a design a better process for new joiner

1.0

Sep 19, 2025

Self destruction mode activated

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None at present but used to have a good set of employees before the current CEO went on a self destruct spree. Poor acquisitions by this CEO resulted in deadweights in portfolio, which in turn resulted in cutting of benefits and headcount.

Cons

Used to be a great place to work with amazing Engineers, probably the best in the industry but lately the company has turned on the self destruct mode. High performing senior employees are being pushed out through a toxic work culture that doesn't reward excellence, instead punishes people who take initiative by imposing incompetent managers and useless processes. Managers here are a window dressing that are incapable of management, planning, engineering and communication. The culture is that the guy who remains available for calls 24x7 and never sleeps is considered the most hardworking, irrespective of the outcome or impact. AI is pushed down everyone's throat irrespective of actual benefits and due to the toxic culture the management is happy to misrepresent benefits though creative accounting. Which makes the higher management extremely happy, so no one's rocking the boat.

Cornerstone OnDemand Response

7mo

Your feedback is noted, and we appreciate you sharing it. We understand that culture, leadership, and organizational decisions have a significant impact on the employee experience. Our focus remains on building a strong foundation for growth—one that rewards performance, encourages innovation, and supports collaboration across all levels of the company. Strategic decisions, including acquisitions and technology investments, are made with the long-term health of the business in mind. While change can be difficult, it is often necessary to position the organization for future success. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees feel valued for their contributions and have opportunities to thrive. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective—it helps inform our ongoing efforts to strengthen both our culture and our business. --Carina Cortez

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