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Not recommended - Software Engineer Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

1.0
Mar 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Truly have no real advantages.

Cons

No job security. Layoffs have occurred every year for the past four years and are likely to continue in the future. There is no stable management; it keeps changing frequently. There are no learning or growth opportunities for employees. No hikes and promotions.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
1mo
I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience. Cornerstone has navigated a lot of change in recent years and we are consistently focused on strengthening alignment across teams, improving communication around strategic decisions, and creating a more unified culture where all Cornerstars feel informed, supported, and empowered to contribute meaningfully. We're proud of the continued investment we make in growth and development and I absolutely encourage you to leverage information on Galaxy as well as to reach out to your manager or the People team to talk about the pathways and resources we have available. Thanks again for reaching out, and we hope to help you grow at Cornerstone for years to come. - Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great leadership. Clear vision for growth and success.

Cons

Acquisitions created competing products and culture.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
1mo
Thanks for sharing this; it's great to hear your positive outlook on our leadership and vision as that’s something we really care about. There can be challenges that come along with acquisitions, especially when it comes to aligning products and culture. While these decisions are made to support growth and long-term success, they don’t always feel seamless in the moment. Again, I appreciate you sharing your perspective and wish you all the best. -Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer
2.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Originally, this company was very supportive. There were many layers of resources meant to make employees successful. After the purchase of the company by PE they have cut software, resources and staffing to increase profits. I would not say there are many advantages over other employers in the field today. The ability to work from home is a pro. Complexity of the software is a pro because the work isn't boring. There's always something to learn.

Cons

- no real path to advancement, Cornerstone used to promote from within, over the past several years the majority of hired have been external - management cares a lot about stats but doesn't care to educate employees on how to meet those expectations. Ex. If a employee gets a negative survey it isn't reviewed and strategies aren't shared for improvement. If an issue goes on longer than expected and it puts employees out of compliance with the resolution time standard, employees are told to fix it with no strategies for doing so. There is no analysis of issues. One caveat: my team has a new manager so there is a possibility that things will improve; however the directives come from the top down, so upper management still has a problematic philosophy.

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