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Cornerstone OnDemand

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What is happening here? - Anonymous employee Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

1.0
Nov 12, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the people are still great Core Product works well

Cons

Unstable environment Quiet RIFs happening Lack of awareness and empathy from CEO Lack of clear direction Mismanagement of resources

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
1y
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback. It's great to see that you recognize the value in our core product and acknowledge the great people within our organization. These are definitely key pillars that we continue to build upon. Our intent is to always be upfront with our Cornerstars and we prioritize transparency - communicating the right things, to the right people, at the right time. Even with the many changes we've been through over the past several years, our engagement scores have remained consistent, and in some regions and organizations improved. It's wonderful to see that our teams in India and around the globe remain highly engaged and innovative, contributing significantly to our success. The senior leadership team is constantly evaluating our choices to ensure they align with our long-term vision for the company, the product, and the service we provide to our customers. If you have further suggestions or wish to discuss further, please reach out to your manager/leader or feel free to reach out to me directly. Thanks --Carina Cortez

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
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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
2w
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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