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PiiQ by Cornerstone

Overview

What is PiiQ by Cornerstone?

Cornerstone’s PiiQ is an SMB offering formerly known as Sonar6. PiiQ is aimed at small-to-medium sized businesses and includes core learning management and performance management systems, including content creation, mobile accessibility, and in-product reporting.

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Very Good Electronic Performance Management Solution for Emerging Growth Companies.

Rating: 9 out of 10
March 29, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use it as the foundation for our annual performance management program. We use it to evaluate employee performance and competencies.
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Ken Smith, PHR
Director - Human Resources
Director, Human Resources
Akoya Biosciences, Inc.
PiiQ by Cornerstone1 year of experience

It's an Efficient System

Rating: 9 out of 10
November 12, 2019
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We currently use PiiQ by Cornerstone to manage performance reviews across the whole organization.
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Gabriela Salgado, CHRP
Employee - Human Resources
Human Resources Coordinator
MCIS Language Solutions
PiiQ by Cornerstone1 year of experience

Long-time Customer

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 1, 2019
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use PiiQ (terrible name, BTW), as our performance management SAAS across the entire enterprise in 22 states.
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John Gwynn
Director - Human Resources
Director, Human Resources
Viewpointe Archive Services L.L.C.
PiiQ by Cornerstone9 years of experience

PiiQ by Cornerstone - a Snappy Online Tool backed by Superior Service

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 28, 2019
Vetted ReviewVerified User
PiiQ is currently used by one of two companies in our organization. In the next few months, we will deploy it to the 2nd company. We use PiiQ as a communication vehicle betwee...
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Carol Miller
C-Level Executive - Human Resources
Chief Talent Officer
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama
PiiQ by Cornerstone2 years of experience

Very positive. Highly recommended.

Rating: 9 out of 10
December 26, 2018
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We are using most aspects of PiiQ - Employee reviews, performance management, check-ins, and training. The program allows us an intuitive and simple methodology to manage, tra...
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Tom Lis
Manager - Finance and Accounting
Controller
PiiQ by Cornerstone3 years of experience
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Pricing

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PiiQ Performance

$8.00

Cloud
per user per month

PiiQ Learning + Content

$8.00

Cloud
per user per month

PiiQ Learning + Content & Performance

$15.00

Cloud
per user per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • $1,000 per installation
    Optional
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://smb.cornerstoneondemand.com/pii…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Features

Learning Management

Features of LMS and LCMS systems, related to designing, administering, and consuming learning content in an educational, corporate, or on-the-job context.

6.6
Avg 8.2
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Product Details

What is PiiQ by Cornerstone?

PiiQ by Cornerstone is performance and learning management software designed for small to medium businesses (ideal for companies with fewer than 100 employees). The software drives employee engagement and productivity with its performance management tools and helps companies build a culture of continuous learning and development with a robust library of on-demand courses. The vendor’s value proposition is that managers can get up and running fast with the self-configurable and intuitive set-up.

PiiQ offers a suite of products; choose PiiQ Performance, PiiQ Learning, or both in one, simple platform.

PiiQ Performance:

  • Collaborative, continuous goal setting
  • Continuous feedback
  • Comprehensive, well-designed dashboards and reports to find hidden training needs, skill gaps, and struggling & outstanding employees
  • 9-box talent matrix graphs and employee profile
  • Easily configurable (no costly implementations!)
  • 360 reviews
  • Overall score & manager comments

PiiQ Learning:

  • Searchable library and self-registration
  • Compliance and training courses ranging from technical to soft skills
  • Ability to create your own courses
  • Reporting and insights dashboard
  • Mobile learning on the go
  • Learning Content through Cornerstone's Premier Content Partner, CyberU

PiiQ also offers a service and support team that aims to help businesses optimize the use of the products and enable success. Support ranges from immediate telephone support to full consulting packages – companies have the choice in how much they need.

PiiQ by Cornerstone Features

Learning Management Features

  • Supported: Course authoring
  • Supported: Course catalog or library
  • Supported: Player/Portal
  • Supported: Learning content
  • Supported: Mobile friendly
  • Supported: Progress tracking & certifications
  • Supported: Assignments
  • Supported: Compliance management
  • Supported: Learning administration
  • Supported: Learning reporting & analytics
  • Supported: eLearning
  • Supported: Micro-learning
  • Supported: Video learning

Additional Features

  • Supported: Goal Setting
  • Supported: Check-ins
  • Supported: 360 Feedback
  • Supported: 9-box Talent Matrix
  • Supported: Self-assessment
  • Supported: Manager Review
  • Supported: Competency Library

PiiQ by Cornerstone Screenshots

Screenshot of PiiQ Performance Employee ReviewScreenshot of PiiQ Learning on DevicesScreenshot of PiiQ Manager/Employee Check-insScreenshot of PiiQ 9-box Talent MatrixScreenshot of PiiQ Learning Publish New ContentScreenshot of PiiQ Learning Searchable Library & Self-registrationScreenshot of PiiQ Learning Assign, Track, & Monitor ProgressScreenshot of PiiQ Learning Employee Engagement

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PiiQ by Cornerstone Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesUnited States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland
Supported LanguagesEnglish

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cornerstone’s PiiQ is an SMB offering formerly known as Sonar6. PiiQ is aimed at small-to-medium sized businesses and includes core learning management and performance management systems, including content creation, mobile accessibility, and in-product reporting.

Reviewsnap, Threads Culture, and Litmos are common alternatives for PiiQ by Cornerstone.

Reviewers rate Mobile friendly highest, with a score of 7.9.

The most common users of PiiQ by Cornerstone are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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Very Good Electronic Performance Management Solution for Emerging Growth Companies.

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
March 29, 2020
KS
Ken Smith, PHR
Director, Human Resources
Akoya Biosciences, Inc. (Biotechnology, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
PiiQ by Cornerstone
1 year of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use it as the foundation for our annual performance management program. We use it to evaluate employee performance and competencies.
Pros
  • The tool is flexible allowing managers and staff to add as much or as little content as they like.
  • 9-Box Analysis is useful for looking at across a single department or the entire company.
Cons
  • It would be great if the scoring was a little more flexible, the interplay in ratings for goals versus competencies.
Likelihood to Recommend
We are a start-up and this was the company's first tool associated with building out its first performance management program. The PiiQ product is easy to roll out, come up to speed, and is just "not too much". It is a good tool for emerging growth type companies.

It's an Efficient System

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
November 12, 2019
GS
Gabriela Salgado, CHRP
Human Resources Coordinator
MCIS Language Solutions (Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
PiiQ by Cornerstone
1 year of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We currently use PiiQ by Cornerstone to manage performance reviews across the whole organization.
Pros
  • User-friendly.
  • It's easy to update goals and to complete reviews.
  • We're able to have peer reviews.
Cons
  • Adding new roles and assigning goals to each specific role can be time-consuming.
  • We would like to be able to have the option of typing the weights.
Likelihood to Recommend
PiiQ is well suited for small organizations where the manager and the employee can easily complete this process and then meet to discuss.

Long-time Customer

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
June 01, 2019
JG
John Gwynn
Director, Human Resources
Viewpointe Archive Services L.L.C. (Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
PiiQ by Cornerstone
9 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use PiiQ (terrible name, BTW), as our performance management SAAS across the entire enterprise in 22 states.
Pros
  • Check-Ins (New feature)
  • Customization
  • Year by year tracking progress, usage and trends
Cons
  • I detest the mandatory training stuff that appears on my entire enterprise's dashboard. if we don't use, we should be able to opt out.
  • Previous version of the software (i.e. Sonar6, CSB, etc.) allowed for a training plan to be introduced for all employees. Not available except as a workaround (i.e. making part of the evaluation).
  • 360 offering is not customizable--should be as robust as other features.
Likelihood to Recommend
I have recommended PiiQ to other HR directors when at SHRM functions in Washington. It is suited for many applications.

PiiQ by Cornerstone - a Snappy Online Tool backed by Superior Service

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 28, 2019
CM
Carol Miller
Chief Talent Officer
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama (Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
PiiQ by Cornerstone
2 years of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
PiiQ is currently used by one of two companies in our organization. In the next few months, we will deploy it to the 2nd company. We use PiiQ as a communication vehicle between managers and employees and it helps us to address employee engagement issues. It also helps us to keep the organization's strategic goals in step with employee work goals.
Pros
  • Excellent customer service - when all else is equal, customer service will win the day.
  • Ease of use helps us get everyone on board with the goals and ratings.
  • The analytics are helpful to senior managers - we can compare how managers rate as well as how employees perform.
Cons
  • I had a difficult time getting started. I wasn't sure what template would work best for my organization. Most of the pre-set goals and competencies seemed to be geared toward sales - not our business model at all. It would have been helpful to have some one-on-one assistance - with someone asking critical questions, such as, what is your main purpose in using this program? And - it would have been good to have been able to try each of the three setups to see which one fit best, but to switch templates, all is lost in the template you've been trying out. It's like trying test driving cars without being able to look at them side by side.
  • I would like for 2nd level managers to be able to see the reviews and the check-ins. Right now, only one supervisor/manager can review - unless they have admin access which isn't appropriate for all managers to have. If I can't see how my next level employee is reviewing his/her staff, how can I rate him/her on effective performance management?
Likelihood to Recommend
One of our biggest issues is with online access. Our employees are spread across nine different locations and not all locations provide on-demand level computer access. As a result, some of our employees are not able to easily participate in the check-ins and not able to occasionally refer to their individual and team goals. This leads me to the opinion that organizations with employees dispersed to field locations may not find this tool as convenient to use.

Easy online access is definitely key for online programs.

PiiQ by Cornerstone training aligns with our core values and provides needed training for our employees

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
December 21, 2018
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
PiiQ by Cornerstone is currently being used by the entire organization to provide required courses for our all our employees as well as management development and skill gap improvement. We are able to provide construction zone safety, harassment prevention, workplace ethics, and diversity as required courses for everyone to understand the expectations for the organization, which aligns with our core values. All managers and trainers were required to take Be approachable & Coach as a Manager, A quick guide to Performance Appraisals, and Developing Leadership Skills. When skill gaps are discovered through underperformance, we use training courses from PiiQ to help provide new skills and reinforce the desired performance results.
Pros
  • The training courses are easy to administer across the organization or to individuals.
  • Tracking completion of the training courses and sending email reminders takes seconds!
  • The implementation and set up was very easy with no fuss or mess. I was able to download the template, obtain the required information in a similar report format from my HRIS system, and simply upload the report to PiiQ. All the information was easily loaded and then I worked with my marketing team to have a proper backdrop banner photo for customization and feel. Couldn't be simpler!
Cons
  • The reporting services do not provide the full report that I need, which lists the entire organization with all assigned courses and their completion rates. I track this information on a spreadsheet outside of the system for ease of reporting training back to leadership.
  • I cannot see the email message that was sent to the employee. You can see the email template before it is sent, but no after.
Likelihood to Recommend
It is well suited for companies who need specific online canned training for various business needs. I do not think the PiiQ platform integrates with other HRIS systems.
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