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Self destruction mode activated - Anonymous employee Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

1.0
Sep 19, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

None at present but used to have a good set of employees before the current CEO went on a self destruct spree. Poor acquisitions by this CEO resulted in deadweights in portfolio, which in turn resulted in cutting of benefits and headcount.

Cons

Used to be a great place to work with amazing Engineers, probably the best in the industry but lately the company has turned on the self destruct mode. High performing senior employees are being pushed out through a toxic work culture that doesn't reward excellence, instead punishes people who take initiative by imposing incompetent managers and useless processes. Managers here are a window dressing that are incapable of management, planning, engineering and communication. The culture is that the guy who remains available for calls 24x7 and never sleeps is considered the most hardworking, irrespective of the outcome or impact. AI is pushed down everyone's throat irrespective of actual benefits and due to the toxic culture the management is happy to misrepresent benefits though creative accounting. Which makes the higher management extremely happy, so no one's rocking the boat.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
7mo
Your feedback is noted, and we appreciate you sharing it. We understand that culture, leadership, and organizational decisions have a significant impact on the employee experience. Our focus remains on building a strong foundation for growth—one that rewards performance, encourages innovation, and supports collaboration across all levels of the company. Strategic decisions, including acquisitions and technology investments, are made with the long-term health of the business in mind. While change can be difficult, it is often necessary to position the organization for future success. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees feel valued for their contributions and have opportunities to thrive. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective—it helps inform our ongoing efforts to strengthen both our culture and our business. --Carina Cortez

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
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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 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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