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Cornerstone OnDemand

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They used to care - Anonymous employee Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

2.0
Feb 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Very talented and helpful people Good pay There are still some managers who care about their employees wellbeing

Cons

No career growth opportunities unless you are "visible". No annual pay rises No clear career path for individuals They try to keep high performers where they are with promises of development just to maintain the status quo. I wouldn't join. A culture that keeps deteriorating and where the People Team sells an image but doesn't follow through.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
1mo
Thanks for sharing this, I really appreciate you being open with us. I understand how important career growth, clarity, and recognition are - it's truly what we're all about, not only for our customers but internally. The culture we’re building is focused on development, open conversations, and making sure individuals feel seen and supported in their growth. If you haven't yet, I encourage you to make a plan with the support of your leader in your next development conversation, we have a number of internal resources to help you do so. If you'd like to chat with someone from our People team, reach out any time. - Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer

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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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