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April 13, 2021
Cornerstone OnDemand is being used by our Training department for instructor-led training as well as new hire compliance training. We are currently using the learning suite across one division of the organization.
- The level of automation that's possible within the system makes repetitive tasks like annual training a breeze when configured appropriately.
- The flexibility of the latest reporting capabilities with Cornerstone OnDemand allows for a vast range of data tracking.
- With good implementation, the system can essentially be configured to capture, track, and house almost any level or kind of data associated with a user.
- Although the system allows for a great deal of flexibility, there are certain areas that are more locked down and do not provide what might actually be available in other parts of the application.
- Sometimes there is a lack of consistency among different pieces of the system that makes for a less fluid user experience than might be possible.
The automation that can be built out in Cornerstone OnDemand has been the key to getting us to a more and more streamlined Compliance process. Using what Cornerstone calls "dynamic groups" has provided the ability to get very granular in our definitions of the who, what, and when of both the assignment and tracking of our Compliance training.
April 01, 2021
We primarily utilize Cornerstone for Learning and Tracking of Learning. All of our state government uses it as the primary LMS. It's always used for compliance tracking but also more recently we've been expanding it to include elective learning with a full library of courses.
- A lot of companies use Cornerstone so there is a wide scope of users to refer to and learn from.
- It tracks training and learning well.
- Newer features are more user friendly.
- Large base of resources and training to learn functionality.
- Not always the most intuitive to use (recent updates have made some improvements to that.
- Most updates are for end user so the admin side is a bit more clunky.
- Previously service time has been slow (haven't had any recent issues).
- This doesn't have an interactive meeting platform within it you need to purchase one to integrate.
- There isn't a location to put vILT (virtual instructor led training) info such as a meeting link that you could copy and paste in. You have to have some integration and each cost money per year.
- limited budgets for Cornerstone are not the best. They have so much functionality but each piece is an additional amount of money. We only have one.
- The certifications do not function as they're supposed to. I was told by a rep not to use them.
We have worked to modernize our training practices, move to blended learning models, and track varying pieces, assign trainings at specific intervals, monitor compliance, and more. It has functioned for those needs in an average/suitable capacity. We also purchased a learning library to enhance the availability of elective learning. We are working on developing marketing strategies and garnering leadership support and perhaps incentives to enhance engagement and gamification.
If you have the money for the additional integrations and tools Cornerstone also interacts with a myriad of various virtual classrooms and catalogs of content.
If you have the money for the additional integrations and tools Cornerstone also interacts with a myriad of various virtual classrooms and catalogs of content.
November 13, 2020
As the Cornerstone Systems, Learning and Performance administrator,
I have been able to provide a wide variety of both learning and performance
solutions to our organisation.
In the performance space we have created Observation
Checklists to assess technical competencies, and also for Quarterly Performance
Reviews using role-related competencies. Managers love the structured format
and the ability to add observation notes on an ongoing basis.
In a nutshell, Cornerstone has enabled us to grow and develop
our people at the same time as fulfilling management reporting and audit
requirements!
- The ability to easily track the assignment and completions of all the tasks, and the ability to produce real-time reports has revolutionised our training and performance management areas. It is now a simple and easy process to provide reports for auditors and for management reporting. This has enhanced manager’s ability to keep track of their team’s progress.
- In the learning space, we have created in-house training, uploaded SCORM files from external providers to create online courses and created materials which link to external training websites. All the training assignment and completion is easily tracked and reported on. The users find the access through Cornerstone easy to use.
- It would be great if the Performance module had the same reporting features as the Learning Module. I find I have to design my own reports using Reporting 2.0, whereas I just use the Standard Reports in Learning, as they have everything I need.
- Again, it would be nice if assigning the Performance Tasks had something like the Learning Assignment Tool where you can easily assign and track assignments.
- I find the Custom Reports difficult to create and the on-line help is not very helpful in this area!
In
the learning space, we have created in-house training, uploaded SCORM files
from external providers to create online courses, and created materials which
link to external training websites.
For example we have created job role specific inductions. These are made up of a variety of materials, including: videos, policies and procedures, notes, tests, checklists.
We have created online courses using the Content Uploader to utilise SCORM files purchased from external providers.
We track progress and completion of all learning modules for management reporting and audit purposes.
Managers can now track exactly what training each of their staff have completed and still have to completed, improving performance management.
We have created materials which provide access to external websites for the completion of mandatory training. This allows us to track and report on completion rates.
the learning space, we have created in-house training, uploaded SCORM files
from external providers to create online courses, and created materials which
link to external training websites.
For example we have created job role specific inductions. These are made up of a variety of materials, including: videos, policies and procedures, notes, tests, checklists.
We have created online courses using the Content Uploader to utilise SCORM files purchased from external providers.
We track progress and completion of all learning modules for management reporting and audit purposes.
Managers can now track exactly what training each of their staff have completed and still have to completed, improving performance management.
We have created materials which provide access to external websites for the completion of mandatory training. This allows us to track and report on completion rates.
April 05, 2021
We used Cornerstone OnDemand for semi-annual performance reviews. All departments used it to manage the performance review process, but only for managers to review direct reports. We did not use it to do peer 360 reviews.
- Show users all performance review questions at once, so they can fill in questions as desired.
- Show and allow users to download past reviews, to understand an employee's past performance.
- Customization. Editing the performance review questions was limited and confusing.
- Saving work. Dozens of employees would type directly into the performance review question boxes only for the system to refresh and not save their work. This is because the system logs you out after a short time on the website.
We did not use this feature because of our negative experience with Performance Reviews.
April 10, 2021
We use CSOD throughout our whole organization for our Learning Management System (LMS). It addresses the problems of learning management, regulatory agency compliance for continuing education; delivering education, and reporting/tracking.
- Learner home/layout
- Content/curricula
- Continuous Improvement
- Deprecation of tools (often in the name of continuous quality improvement).
- Would like additional ways to "slice and dice" data -- i.e. by hire date.
- More robust support
We use CSOD Learning for our LMS. We have an annual mandatory curriculum for all employees that has allowed us to achieve 99% compliance.
October 25, 2020
Cornerstone OnDemand is a great product to use for learning. The specific way I use the product at this time is to deliver, track, and document all the compliance training that is provided to each employee. The new Reporting 2.0 tool has an amazing functionality called Exception Reporting. This allows you to ensure that all persons required to take training have in fact been assigned the training. This is extremely helpful to ensure that no employee is missed and everyone meets their annual training requirements. Additionally, Cornerstone has an amazing group of individuals that are available when you have a question. There are multiple ways to get assistance, from the online Help Center to over-the-phone Office Hours to topic-specific training with their trainers. I highly recommend using Cornerstone OnDemand as your next LMS.
- Support
- Online Resources
- Knowledgeable Employees
The system is used by the entire company, including the operational public.
The biggest gain is the ease of access to training, which allows us to train faster and faster.
The biggest gain is the ease of access to training, which allows us to train faster and faster.
- Ease of navigation
- Unified management of all HR processes
- Cloud system
- Recruit suite
- New features in forms
First, we train internal users responsible for training employees to use the system and make its content available.
Afterwards we gave easy access to all employees. We control from mandatory training that needs recycling, to training where anyone can freely seek to develop.
September 23, 2020
Our organization uses Cornerstone OnDemand enterprise-wide to create one unified space where employees can go for learning, performance, resources, and online forms. We have created custom electronic forms with workflows to eliminate a lot of our paper HR processes as well as tracking and reporting on performance and learning. This tool is great because it can serve our employees across the world as well as those who are out on the street all day and only access via mobile.
- Mobile app.
- Tools for content creation - Playlists, Curriculum, Learner Home, Featured Training, etc.
- Customization! Almost every element can be changed to exactly how we want it.
- There are a lot of resources for help, which is great, but there are a mix of locations to find them. It would be nice if they were all in one central location.
- The HR Suite product is very basic. I am hoping the new merger with Saba will help improve this tool.
- They don't have a way to roll up changes in the pilot portal into the production portal, so when you test changes, you then have to manually made those updates in production. I've worked with software elsewhere that they can just push those changes into production.
Previously we had a trainer for each business unit and each had their own way of tracking (or not tracking) training and attendance. Now we have a unified platform where all training is tracked and managed, where we can ensure that a unified message is being shared across the organization and that all employees are getting the training resources that they need. We are not just using the LMS to track learning and compliance, but we are also using it to track the effectiveness of our trainers and training programs.
September 22, 2020
Cornerstone OnDemand is being used by our entire system of over 40,000 employees and contractors. It is both our learning management system and our learning experience platform. Being in healthcare, we need to make sure all of our employees are compliant, but in addition to compliance we are using Cornerstone OnDemand to ensure that our employees have the tools and resources they need to succeed in a constantly changing environment.
- LMS database has condensed our catalog into a manageable library.
- LXP allows for a great user interface that is visually pleasing and easy to use.
- Reporting has been more flexible than any other LMS.
- There is so much customization, it can be unwieldy for admins.
- The test engine is confusing to use.
- Reporting 2.0 can be difficult to get used to.
We currently only use Cornerstone OnDemand's Learning module. It is used primarily for compliance but we are shifting into a "pull" model where our employees search for training that they are interested in for their own personal and professional development. With the "Netflix-like" Learner Home, it is easy to suggest courses to our employees.
We are using the learning platform only within our hospital. I am very pleased with the depth of options within learning that are able to utilize with our employees. We use Cornerstone across the whole organization for new employee onboarding, on the job training, on the spot learning, new skills training, Annual Mandatory training, and much, much more. Cornerstone allows us to provide online learning in a huge variety of formats and also track learning for compliance.
- Help documents for learning
- Training on products
- Flexibility of products
- Observation checklists can be tricky to navigate
- Updating content and how that affects Curriculum/re-versioning
- Certification management can be frustrating for expired users
- Removing content for terminated employees could be easier, instead of removing content item by item, would be nice to be able to remove all content from active transcript to removed transcript
We, like many others this year, had to quickly transition our onboarding program for new employees to a 100% online format. We were able to use the many features that Cornerstone provides to wrap a comprehensive program for self-study to allow our employees to safely access the content that they needed to onboard as new employees and also complete their mandatory compliance training. It was not ideal for us to create hours of content in the space of a few weeks, but Cornerstone enabled us to then wrap it into an easy program for employees to navigate and provide a connection to our hospital in a new way.
September 22, 2020
We use Cornerstone Learning across our entire organization. We use it to implement training initiatives for things like safety, sales, leadership, and compliance. With 18,000 + employees, it is important for us to be able to track each individual's learning progress, and the Cornerstone LMS helps us with this business problem.
- User friendly and attractive website design.
- It offers the ability to do online training, or also track face to face, on the job training.
- It's continuously improving with new features to keep up with the growing demand for online learning.
- Rather simple admin interface.
- Some things are too intricate to set up. Emails, for example, are very time-intensive when you are trying to set up 20 reminder emails for training, and you have to do each one individually, instead of copying and pasting.
- Missing functionality of being able to merge employee files, and include any documents you attached in one of the files. This is a big hardship for us.
- I wish users could assign training using a checklist type page. Many people want to be able to assign things in bulk.
September 29, 2020
We have implemented Cornerstone with the intent that it would be a University wide system. We currently are using it for professional development and tracking compliance.
- The email notifications are wonderful. They remind folks of training and notify them of assignments.
- Allowing us to track compliance for the University and our volunteers.
- Allowing managers to manage employee learning.
- The use of interest lists has been a struggle for us. There is no email address so that we can communicate with those on the interest list.
- The evaluation reports are not great. There should be more robust reports and functionality in the evaluation portion.
- The cost is fairly high.
We have utilized almost all of the learning suite options. We have eLearning, ILT (Instructor Lead Trainings), Videos, Tests, Evaluations and integrations with Skillsoft and LinkedIn Learning.
The entire organization is using CSOD and it is beneficial for all of our new hires and safety training, especially continuing education as necessary.
- Onboarding new hires.
- Tracking training through individual transcript.
- Reporting on training.
- Help with look and feel of homepage.
- Presenting the best options of training for learners.
- Having best reports built out, ready-made.
We use CSOD to launch our learning, all new hire, role training, safety training and sales. We are now launching product changes, systems changes and process changes trainings in CSOD and it is so helpful to create and load in CSOD and launch on the spot for our employees. We are happy with CSOD Learning.
September 24, 2020
CSOD is being used for the entire Placer County employee organization. We use it for our compliance training, ILT management, eLearning content library, and is the data system of record. The CSOD system has an API integration with our HR system, Workday. Additionally we have several large departments that use the system heavily to track very specific qualifications and certifications as well as provide training to our client base that is required by contracts held with the State of California.
- SSO ease of access for employees is awesome, in particular with a small team to manage it.
- Securities are great so that we can have Department Administrators be the super admin for their specific department training.
- We were able to brand it and make it look personalized to our County.
- Use of email administration to set up reminders and also notifications has alleviated a huge manual workload issue.
- Robust system and really required dedicated staff time to implement and launch. It would have been helpful to know this at the get go.
- Integration with MS Teams would really help our organization.
- Focused training with a live person at the beginning of implementation.
We use CSOD for all our mandatory compliance training: HIPAA, AB 1825, Policy Acknowledgment, Driving Safety, and other department specific mandatory trainings.
September 24, 2020
Synchrony uses Cornerstone across the whole organization. As a financial organization this provides compliance training to all employees as well as functional courses for specific roles, as well as being able to schedule and track leadership training
- User experience.
- Admin tools are quick and easy to use.
- Platform works to promote learning strategies.
- Finding some compatibility issues with IE that tech team is unable to explain or help with.
- Exam functionality is not sophisticated.
- Acknowledgement courses have too many steps for users - could be streamlined.
The platform is vital for all new employee training with the use of dynamic assignments. We are able to set up the assignment groups to a granular level that allows us to automate all assignments and not have to rely on any manual manipulation. We have a new training structure for all tenured employees and this we do process manually but looking for better solutions in the future.
September 24, 2020
Cornerstone is being used across the whole organization. It is being used to house learning content, track completions and scores and push compliance content to employees as necessary. We are also looking to begin to use it as a social platform for learning cohorts as part of their guided learning journey to post on discussion boards, etc.
- Very easy from an admin perspective to build curriculum.
- Has some very good standard reports that assist with collecting data.
- Easy navigation from a learner's perspective.
- Communities is a little challenging adding the learning and discussions boards - lots of clicking around to get where you want.
- More question type capabilities in the exams.
- Evaluations - if I change the Likert scale the report defaults back to the standard and I have to manually edit the report to show the actual scale.
We have created our new hire learning in a manner that a manager can at a glance see where their new hire is with their online learning by combining their curriculum into one and organizing it so they have to complete one section before moving on to the next. This allows us to more readily see who is not keeping up with the schedule.
September 24, 2020
Cornerstone Learning is a very powerful and useful system with what seems like endless possibilities. I particularly love the customer success centre. This resource has been a lifesaver when navigating the new system. I feel Cornerstone does a great job of providing their customers with tons of resources and tools.
- User experience.
- Automating compliance requirements.
- Built-in test function.
- The back end feels a bit old school, but they are working diligently to make improvements.
We have leverage Learning to improve our new hire training for our external Sales Reps. It has also made it easier to assign training and providing reporting. Additionally, we are excited about implementing a new learning catalog. The Playlist functionality with offer our learnings and leader and opportunity to curate their own learning experiences for their own departments instead of relying on L&D every time they require training.
We use Cornerstone OnDemand company-wide at UKG (formally Kronos). It's used for compliance training by our global HR and IT teams, company-wide training, down to team/department training. The system is leveraged to track progress on training and compliance and add in annual goals. We also use the system to provide soft skills training and development for our teams.
- Robust admin capabilities.
- Ease of use both administratively and for our end-users.
- Reversioning with reporting - it's a bit clunky to have agile-type training where we expect learners to go through training more than once. Reporting becomes a lot more manual in these scenarios.
- Reporting is tricky - there's a learning curve to understand how to get the right information. I know work is being done in reporting 2.0 but I would love to see more template reports for common reports your customers use.
We use the learning platform heavily and use [Cornerstone OnDemand] for compliance, role training, and soft skills training. We use reporting 2.0 and dashboards so that we can track completion and allow our managers to easily access important content tracking.
September 23, 2020
We are using CSOD across the entire organization and have decentralized so that each division may use customized features applicable to their needs. It addresses mainly delivery of training, reporting and compliance. I personally am a fan for its reporting capability. I find it to be superior than the other Learning Management Systems I've used or received demos with.
- Reporting.
- Continuous product improvement.
- Connecting with clients.
- Innovation.
- Training offerings.
- Ticketing turnaround.
- Responsiveness, globally.
- Uniformed UI.
I find the learning assignment tool and all its associated learning tools (learning update tool and learning removal tools) and to the extent of transcript management features, really help us improve our compliance program. We are able to have accurate and successful assignment and tracking, also utilizing groups, customized email management, email digests, and dashboards to really help with managing the entire compliance cycle journey for both the learner, their managers, and administrators. Ultimately, keeping the organization compliant and ready for internal and external audits any time.
September 23, 2020
We use it across our entire organization in all departments. I work within the Learning platform, however, we also utilize the Recruiting and Performance platforms as well. Within Learning, we heavily rely on the system to push compliance training and others alike. Additionally, we have created hundreds of in-house training which are included in our new hire training.
- Allows you to upload your own content.
- Allows you to customize to your own needs.
- Maintains relevance with quarterly updates.
- Versioning online classes.
- Adding additional reporting and analytics fields.
- Revamp of Communities/Connect.
Yes. We heavily use the Learning module for our company. We primarily rely on our own, in-house, developed courses and content as well. We use the platform for our annual compliance training, where we have a certificate of completion that is automatically proved to each staff in their user profile upon successful completion of the training.
We use Cornerstone across our company (about 500 employees). Using Cornerstone has taken a lot of effort out of what used to be manual tasks and has eliminated our use for paper.
- Evolving System
- Customization
- Lots of Resources
- Difficult to learn the system (takes time)
- I appreciate the customization, but the natural interface could be a little better
- More 1:1 training opportunities with Cornerstone Admin
In the past, one of our employees would track all of our training attendance, registration, and interest on a piece of paper and through email. The system has saved us so much time and eliminated clerical errors when it comes to our learning strategy.
September 22, 2020
BCU implemented Cornerstone three years ago to all BCU employees (permanent, temporary) to distribute and track compliance training that we report on annually.
- Reporting - able to quickly pull reports and share with shareholders.
- Notifications - employees receive initial notification and reminders before and after a due date.
- Instructor-Led Sessions - employees can view all available ILTs and register for the session that best suits their needs.
- Easily identify and deactivate outdated material.
Our New Hire onboarding program that is the first 90 days of an employee's journey is now in our LMS and we are hoping the completion rate will increase with the learner having it in the LMS.
September 22, 2020
We are huge users from an LMS standpoint. We create content that we even sell to other similar pet care industries or users. We are always on the leading edge of beta testing and using the latest functionalities that CSOD produces. Our hospitals are in constant need of training whether it is for current knowledge or for career development and we use the Performance module in combination to further make that happen.
- Intuitive for users.
- Constantly updating their system on a quarterly basis.
- Strong community of people.
- Certain areas have not bee updated since launch.
- Faster response time for submitted questions.
- Not removing what works well with new features. Add on vs removing.
As a healthcare company, we take certification seriously and use the LMS to help develop our staff and help them reach their professional needs.
At our organization Cornerstone is used as a global user learning tool. Training objects are made available to users based on their location and functional role within the organization. Both compliance and development training is managed in this single instance of the Learning system. Base on the users metadata it is incredibly flexible and easy to tailor the user experience navigating and making content accessible.
- User management - Constraints and Permissions
- Numerous Learning Objects - Online, Events, Material, Videos, more...
- Reporting - Both Standard and Custom reporting options
- Admin - Menu Navigation
- Bulk Management of training completions
Our organization is using CSOD for our learning management system. Prior to partnering with CSOD, we had a very unorganized learning management system that did not have a lot of functionality. We have since used CSOD to track and report learning as well as integrate online learning content. WE have cultivated a whole new learning culture with the help of CSOD LMS.
- Makes it easy for users to find learning opportunities.
- Makes it easy for administrators to track and report on learning.
- Becomes a one-stop shop for learning in the organization.
- Reporting capabilities and functionality.
- UX for some of the functions that are still lacking.
Cornerstone OnDemand Scorecard Summary
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What is Cornerstone OnDemand?
Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ: CSOD) is a single, unified cloud-based talent management solution that is completely configurable to meet the talent strategy, compliance, business, and workflow needs of any organization.
Organizations today are being disrupted by digital advances that continue to shift the way employees work, learn, and succeed. To be successful in this constantly evolving world, organizations need a modern unified talent management strategy that supports the acquisition of the right skills, alongside ongoing employee development, engagement, and retention.
Cornerstone offers solutions to help companies strategically manage and continuously develop their talent. The Cornerstone Talent Management Solution includes:
- Cornerstone Recruiting (including applicant tracking, employee onboarding)
- Cornerstone Learning (including LMS, learning experience platform (LXP), certifications, Learn App)
- Cornerstone Performance (including performance reviews, goals, succession planning, compensation, competency management)
- Cornerstone Careers (including one-on-one’s, development plans, goals, pulse surveys, career management)
- Cornerstone HR (including people administration, workforce analytics, benchmarking)
- Cornerstone Content (including 40+ premium partners)
Cornerstone’s people development solutions are used by approximately 6,300 clients of all sizes, spanning more than 75 million users across over 180 countries and nearly 50 languages.
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Cornerstone OnDemand Downloadables
- Unify learning and performance management to drive engagement, productivity, and profits.
- How to develop your employees for the future.
- How to overcome the skills crisis in today’s modern workplace
- The transformation toolkit: how to thrive in the face of market disruption
- How to leverage Cornerstone to develop a stronger workforce
Cornerstone OnDemand Integrations
Beamery, Big Think Edge, Broadbean, CareerBuilder.com, CIC Plus, CleverConnect, CyberSource, First Advantage, HireRight, HireVue, SterlingOne (TalentWise), Workplace by Facebook, ADP, Accurate, A-Check Global, Aktive Reply, American Heart Association, AppLearn, Biz Library, Cegos, Choice Screening, CyberU, EBI, e-Days, ej4, Elucidat, eQuest, FAMA, GetAbstract, IBM, Intuition, JJ Keller, LinkedIn, Octily, Paradox, Phenom People, Pymetrics, ServiceNow, SHL, Skilla, Skillpill, Skillsoft, Speexx, Sqeptech, Symphony Talent, now with SmashFlyX, Talent +, Talentry, Tax Credit Co, TED, Tracker, TTS, Ultimate Kronos Group
Cornerstone OnDemand Competitors
IBM Kenexa Talent Acquisition Suite, SilkRoad Life Suite, Workday Human Capital Management, PeopleFluent Mirror Suite for Talent Management, Degreed, iCIMS Talent Cloud, Udemy for Business, Coursera, SAP Litmos, SmartRecruiters, EdCast, Reflektive, Glint, Adobe Captivate, SAP SuccessFactors, Lumesse (Discontinued), Oracle Taleo, SumTotal Learn (formerly Maestro)
Cornerstone OnDemand Pricing
- Does not have featureFree Trial Available?No
- Does not have featureFree or Freemium Version Available?No
- Has featurePremium Consulting/Integration Services Available?Yes
- Entry-level set up fee?Required
Cornerstone OnDemand Support Options
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| Live Chat | |
| Forum/Community | |
| FAQ/Knowledgebase | |
| Video Tutorials / Webinar |
Cornerstone OnDemand Technical Details
| Deployment Types: | SaaS |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems: | Unspecified |
| Mobile Application: | Apple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mobile Web |
| Supported Countries: | All |
| Supported Languages: | 43 languages |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornerstone OnDemand?
Cornerstone OnDemand is a cloud-based application for talent management. Cornerstone offers suites for recruiting, training, performance monitoring and planning, learning, and HR data management. It is scaled for enterprises.
What are Cornerstone OnDemand's top competitors?
IBM Kenexa Talent Acquisition Suite, SilkRoad Life Suite, and Workday Human Capital Management are common alternatives for Cornerstone OnDemand.
What is Cornerstone OnDemand's best feature?
Reviewers rate Workflow restrictions and Multiple review frequency highest, with a score of 8.7.
Who uses Cornerstone OnDemand?
The most common users of Cornerstone OnDemand are Enterprises from the Financial Services industry.