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Cornerstone OnDemand

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It's time for me to move on, the company has gone downhill - Technology Analyst Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

1.0
4 Sept 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Some co-workers are great but some have been "remote" at the beach and not on PTO - Wed Tech lunches, but those are not the same compared to the Fri full company lunches - Was able to cut back on my work for close to 12 months, just coasting.

Cons

No real cons if you have no skin (RSUs) in the game, as I attend a few meetings and offer a padded estimate as completion date so I can take it easy. Guess what, my projects always slip because of others. Some offsource resources are so clueless, basically all the US replacements. Leadership from CEO down, CFO, CPO, CTO, CHR (Talent), etc. I don't think they even know the product. Benefits are bad now, but I'm have other benefits so I'm good.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
1y
It seems your current experience at Cornerstone is different than what you had experienced when you were hired 5 years ago. We have gone through significant changes since then, most notably moving from a founder-led public company to a private equity-owned organization, and it seems as if you are considering whether this is the right place for you moving forward. We believe that success comes when we’re all fully engaged and giving our best. Splitting attention between multiple jobs or intentionally coasting will reduce the focus and attention you can offer – likely leading to some of the concerns you’ve shared. I’m here if you’d like to connect directly on these topics. - Carina Cortez

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5.0
7 Apr 2026
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 June 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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