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      No direction, flavor of the week - Anonymous employee Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

      2.0
      15 Jan 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Cornerstone OnDemand is a company that genuinely stands out for its people. The camaraderie among employees and the willingness of front-line managers to step up and provide support are unparalleled. When challenges arise, you’ll find colleagues ready to collaborate and share their expertise to solve problems, often going above and beyond their roles to ensure success. This culture of teamwork fosters strong professional relationships and a supportive environment, which can make day-to-day work both rewarding and enjoyable.

      Cons

      Unfortunately, while the foundation of the company is strong, there are significant challenges at the leadership level. There often seems to be a disconnect between upper management and the realities of what is achievable for the teams in the trenches. Goals are frequently set, or not set until after Q1, without a clear understanding of resources or feasibility, leading to unrealistic expectations. Furthermore, the company lacks a clear, cohesive direction, which can leave teams feeling uncertain about priorities or long-term strategy. This misalignment makes it harder to channel the passion and talent of employees into meaningful progress.

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      Cornerstone OnDemand Response
      1y
      Sounds like you are a proud Cornerstar alum, thanks for the review. Our goals were set in Q1 using a new format which allowed for goal cascading and shared accountability - there is visibility across the organization into these shared goals. Additionally, we are preparing for our quarterly development conversations which will allow managers and employees to check-in on progress against these goals and how they are tracking to our overall bold, ambitious deliverables for our customers. Wishing you all the best on your future endeavors. --Carina Cortez

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      5.0
      7 Apr 2026
      Senior director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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
      8 Jun 2026
      Prefer not to state
      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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