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Cornerstone OnDemand

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Good people / Overall direction questionable - Regional Sales Manager Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

3.0
May 20, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Cornerstone has a lot of really incredible individual contributors and some great mid-level managers

Cons

The leadership that has taken over since Cornerstone went private did away with some long standing employee benefits such as a much favored sabbatical that was earned after 7 years at the company. Additionally, They have been in an aggressive growth mindset and seem to be acquiring companies rapidly and mostly focusing on catering to the largest potential clients which can prove to be a confusing marketing exercise for the smaller and medium companies that are looking to make use of Cornerstone's services.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
2y
It is true that Cornerstone has been in an aggressive growth mode, inclusive of several acquisition over the past 2 years. I also recognize that rapid growth can create uncertainty and may require us to make difficult trade-offs, inclusive of the elimination of the sabbatical program. I completely appreciate that change can be difficult, and we are committed to managing transitions as smoothly as possible. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you have further feedback on how we can improve all while driving growth for all segments of our company. --Carina Cortez

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
2mo
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
Business Outlook

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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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
3w
Thank you for being part of Cornerstone. Employee growth, development, and internal opportunities remain important priorities for us and is something we also share with the market. Through our Pulse surveys, All Hands meetings, and ongoing conversations with employees, we're committed to listening, sharing what we're hearing, and providing updates on the actions we're taking in response. If you'd like to talk further about your development at Cornerstone, available resources, or help in having these convesrations, please reach out to me or my team any time. - Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer
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