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Sad, but the Writing Was on the Wall. - Anonymous employee Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

2.0
11 Dec 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are some excellent professionals working in different groups at the company. The products mostly are solid although a bit outdated.

Cons

Top management suffers from groupthink and does not delegate important matters. There is an insular culture at HQ which is different from what remote employees experience. Many people-related decisions are influenced by cronyism or favoritism. The HR function is poorly managed, which is ironic to say the least. A growing number of employees are seeing through the platitudes and spin coming from management, now realizing that this company is plagued by a number of issues. The bailout by the PE firm and Microsoft, as well as the current layoff (and the way it was handled) are even greater warnings for the talent that remains.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
8y
Dear Sad, your views make us sad. We would be very interested in knowing more specifics about what you feel should be delegated, where you feel there is favoritism, and what you feel is poorly managed within HR. We invite you to speak with us to share more details. We would like to offer one point of clarity to your mention of how the layoffs were handled. In all cases, we are aiding those impacted in the transition through financial compensation and outplacement services. While no amount of that can make up for no longer having a job, we ensured that everyone that was impacted was treated with dignity and respect throughout the process.

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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
1.0
20 May 2026
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Pros

The people outside of leadership are great.

Cons

The experience of working here has been consistently frustrating due to ongoing instability and a lack of alignment between leadership and employees. Layoffs are a recurring theme rather than an exception, which creates an environment where people are constantly on edge and unsure of their job security. Instead of building trust, leadership decisions often seem reactive and disconnected from the reality employees are actually dealing with day to day. Compensation is another major issue. Commission plans are frequently changed throughout the year, often with little clarity or consistency. On top of that, commission payments are regularly delayed or payed incorrectly which adds unnecessary stress and undermines confidence in the company’s ability to follow through on basic financial commitments to its employees. What makes it worse is the overall lack of transparency and professionalism in how these changes are communicated. Decisions feel top-down and out of touch, with little regard for how they impact morale or day-to-day motivation. I do not know a single person who would describe themselves as truly happy or secure in their role here. The culture that results from all of this is one of uncertainty, frustration, and burnout rather than growth or stability.

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