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Things are getting worse, especially in India - Senior Software Engineer Cornerstone OnDemand Employee Review

1.0
20 Feb 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are some good, talented, hardworking people. I had done great experience in the past, especially in 2021, 2022.

Cons

They are implementing 3 days a week office compulsory ONLY in India. Salaries are well below par, especially in acquired companies. Doing things for the sake of doing. Their core vision is limited to Galaxy and other acquired products are left to dust. Almost all members in my team are de-motivated.

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Cornerstone OnDemand Response
1y
Hi Cornerstar - I'm hopeful you had the chance to meet with me, or any of the other executives, during our recent visit to India in February. As you likely know by now, we have and are implementing a global Return to Office (RTO) program, hybrid, in a phased fashion, being sensitive to local needs. India was the first office and we have now announced our plans for the US and Israel for more to come. We consistently review our salaries against market data to ensure we are competitive, and have done significant work especially for our acquired companies. If you believe there is a concern to be addressed, please bring this up with your manager/leader or your local People team. Lastly, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback in the upcoming Pulse Engagement Survey, please do so, so that we may continue to adjust and improve our employee experience here at Cornerstone. Thank you --Carina Cortez

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5.0
7 Apr 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
8 Jun 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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