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      Interviewing for IT team? Don't. - IT Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

      4.0
      Sep 27, 2024
      It
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      You will be working with very smart and helpful people. Everyone at the IC and most mid-managers are helpful and supportive. The IT technical stack is a little outdated and internal processes can be a bit chaos. But working on it and with the help of managers is improving. Growth potential is good. There is opportunity to work on many different types of things. The company itself is ok. No major complaints there.

      Cons

      IT leadership is a big problem. The CIO is toxic and talks very condescending to the teams. She will put unrealistic and deadlines on the team – not caring about work & life balance. It is common to have very long hours even when on leave. There is no sense of priority and what is important for the business – everything must be delivered RIGHT NOW. with no care of what it does to the team. Most people are always stressed, scared, and have burn out.

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      Cornerstone OnDemand Response
      1y
      Cornerstone is committed to creating a work environment that promotes well-being, psychological safety, and support. Long hours and burnout should not be the norm, although they may occur from time to time with significant launches. We are currently reviewing feedback from our most recent engagement survey to determine action plans, and we continue to hold our leaders accountable to our values of respect and empowerment. Given what you shared about your experience, I’d appreciate it if you would reach out to me or a member of the People team so that we can learn more and ensure that the right support is in place for you and your team. - Carina Cortez

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      5.0
      Apr 7, 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
      Jun 8, 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
      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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