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      Supportive culture diminished by management's focus on stats - Prefer Not to State Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

      2.0
      Jun 8, 2026
      Prefer not to state
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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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      Cornerstone OnDemand Response
      1d
      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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      5.0
      Apr 7, 2026
      Senior director
      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 5, 2026
      Sr. director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The people by far were the reason I stayed at the company for so long. Working with people who helped be part of the solution rather than part of the problem was exciting and fun. Working to solve issues together and collaboratively supporting each other was a great way to drive cross functional collaboration and success,

      Cons

      Senior leadership is a constant turnover with consistent pivots in strategy and direction before there was time to test if something was working. WIth consistent reductions in force, teams have found it hard to stay motivated and unclear as to what the current strategy is. Decisions are made with little context or reasoning to the middle management layer which causes dissatisfaction across the frontline teams. Comp plans were often delayed, incorrectly paid and something we had to spend a ton of time figuring out if we were getting paid correctly or missing something.

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      Cornerstone OnDemand Response
      1d
      Periods of transformation and growth can sometimes feel challenging, especially as teams, products, processes and business strategies evolve to keep pace with the market. We're focused on ceating more clarity, stronger communication, and better alignment across teams and have recently been holding internal sessions and conversations around product innovation, strategy, and company direction to help teams stay informed and connected during this period of change. We absolutely listen and adjust based on feedback, I appreciate you sharing your perspective. - Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer
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