Downhill Fast - Anonymous employee Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review
1.0
Oct 6, 2025
Anonymous employee
Current employee, more than 5 years
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Not applicable, there used to be pro's, but those have since left with the change in ELT and therefore culture
Cons
ELT, Management, Lack of Organization, Blame culture instead of Growth or Resolution culture, Negative attitudes, No Support, No Communication.
Run like a dictatorship.
Benefits are minimal, other companies offer more.
Cornerstone OnDemand Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We understand that culture and leadership play a significant role in shaping the employee experience, and these areas remain a priority for us. Our executive team is focused on fostering a collaborative environment where growth, accountability, and open communication are central to how we work together.
We continue to invest in programs and processes that strengthen organization-wide alignment and support for employees. Benefits and resources are regularly reviewed to ensure they meet the needs of our workforce, and we are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels valued and supported.
Your feedback is important, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it as we advance these efforts. --Carina Cortez
Great leadership. Clear vision for growth and success.
Cons
Acquisitions created competing products and culture.
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
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
1w
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