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Cornerstone OnDemand

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Great Company purpose - ELT disconnected from employees - Anonymous employee Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

1.0
Oct 31, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Purpose-Driven Mission: The company has a commendable mission focused on providing high-quality learning solutions that drive both individual and organizational growth. This mission resonates well with employees and clients alike. Positive Industry Contribution: By empowering people with knowledge, the company holds an important role in fostering lifelong learning, which makes it a valuable player in the education and development market.

Cons

Disconnected Leadership. The CEO, from a larger, unrelated corporate background, often appears disconnected from the industry lacking a deep understanding of learning and development . His leadership style feels impersonal and focused on metrics rather than fostering a culture of belonging, which has left employees feeling unsupported and misunderstood. This disconnect between executive vision and team values has negatively impacted morale, as employees struggle to feel that their passion for learning is genuinely shared by leadership.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
1y
Our CEO played an active role in shaping Cornerstone’s new vision and values, and is personally committed to fostering an inspiring and inclusive culture where every Cornerstar can do their best work. Inclusivity was among the highest-scoring themes in our last engagement survey earlier this year, reinforcing our dedication to holding leaders to high standards of respect and support. If you feel any leadership practices aren’t meeting those expectations, please reach out directly so we can address your specific concerns. - Carina Cortez

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5.0
Apr 7, 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
Jun 8, 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
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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