--- title: "Cornerstone Consulting and Implementation – Octily" source: https://octily.com/consulting/ description: "Cornerstone consulting, implementation, migration, optimization and training, set up for adoption. Certified partner, from Workforce AI to Saba Cloud." --- # More than implementation. Cornerstone set up for adoption. Cornerstone is at its best when it fits naturally into your organization. Through consulting, implementation, customization, and adoption support, we help make sure everything connects and works together in practice. With years of hands-on experience inside the platform, we focus on what people actually see and use every day. Bringing together design, experience, and the details that make HR tech feel human. [Get in Touch](https://octily.com/get-in-touch/?topic=consulting-services) [Brainstorm with Simen](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) Add to Wishlist Go-live On track Adoption Growing - 104+ Clients Supported - 10+ Years Working with Cornerstone - Certified Cornerstone Partner - Expertise Across Workforce AI, Learn (formerly CSX), LXP (formerly EdCast) & Saba Cloud ## Support across your full Cornerstone journey ### Getting started We work with HR and L&D teams from first setup and implementation through optimization, migration, and everything that follows. The goal is not just to get Cornerstone live, but to shape it so it fits your organization and works in day-to-day use. ### Where we make the difference Built on a decade of hands-on experience inside Cornerstone, we work as an extension of your team and stay closely involved throughout. What makes the difference is how we combine implementation with [customization](https://octily.com/customization/), [design](https://octily.com/customization/brand-identity/), and [internal campaigns](https://octily.com/creative/). A platform will not succeed if people do not know it exists or why they should use it, so we focus just as much on how it is introduced and used as on how it is built. Looking for practical insights? [Explore Simen Says](https://octily.com/simen-says/) Your Cornerstone lifecycle Plan & design Implement Enable Optimize Evolve ### End-to-end support From setup to optimization, we stay involved throughout. ### Experienced team A decade of hands-on experience inside Cornerstone. ### Adoption focused We make sure people know it exists, see the value, and use it. ### Built around you Tailored to your organization, your people, and your goals. Where we come in ## Setup, cleanup, continuous improvement, and built around your organization [### Implementation Build a strong foundation from day one. - New Cornerstone implementations - Module rollouts and platform expansion - Scalable configuration and governance - Planning for future growth and change](https://octily.com/consulting/implementation/) [### Optimization Improve performance, simplify complexity, and get more from your platform. - Review and improve existing setups - Simplify complex processes and configurations - Improve employee and administrator experience - Adapt the platform as business needs evolve](https://octily.com/consulting/optimization/) [### Migration Move legacy Cornerstone experiences onto Cornerstone's single architecture, the unified infrastructure behind Workforce AI (formerly Galaxy). - Workforce AI (formerly Galaxy) migration planning and support - Transitions from CSX, Saba Cloud, and EdCast - Consolidate learning, content, and experiences into one architecture - Simplify data, navigation, and platform structure along the way](https://octily.com/consulting/migration/) [### Training & Enablement Give your team the knowledge and confidence to manage the platform long term. - Administrator training and enablement - HR team onboarding and support - Knowledge transfer to internal teams - Best practices for ongoing platform ownership](https://octily.com/consulting/training-and-enablement/) What makes us different ### Experience & customization Make Cornerstone feel designed for your people, not just configured for the system. - Welcome pages, landing pages, and custom pages - Branding and visual consistency across Cornerstone - Communication campaigns that drive awareness and adoption - [MicroApps](https://octily.com/products/cornerstone-microapps/) that solve challenges beyond standard Cornerstone functionality - Products like [OCE](https://octily.com/products/octily-content-editor/), [Chatbot Studio](https://octily.com/products/chatbot-studio/), and [octo.taxi](https://octily.com/products/octotaxi/) that extend the platform - Ongoing improvements as your organization and platform continue to evolve Why Octily ## Cornerstone, but designed for the people using it ### We do not just configure systems Anyone can tick boxes in a setup wizard. We focus on the choices that affect daily use. ### We focus on real users Every decision is tested against the people who will actually log in on Monday morning. ### Consulting, customization, and design in one team No handoffs between strategy and execution. The same people who plan it also build it. ## The things Cornerstone doesn't do out of the box Over the years, we kept seeing the same requests. That's why we built our own products and platform extensions to solve challenges that standard Cornerstone functionality doesn't cover. ![Octily Content Editor – page builder for Cornerstone OnDemand](https://octily.com/assets/welcome-icon-oce-Db4CENuw.webp) ### Octily Content Editor Give your team control over pages, content, and campaigns without relying on developers. ![Cornerstone MicroApps – lightweight apps running inside Cornerstone](https://octily.com/assets/oce-icon-microapps-CfP5Nfms.webp) ### MicroApps Add focused functionality exactly where your employees need it, from onboarding and compliance to learning and engagement. ![Chatbot Studio – branded AI chatbots for Cornerstone learners](https://octily.com/assets/chatbot-cornerstone-icon-By3xCG7N.webp) ### Chatbot Studio Help employees find answers, complete tasks, and get support without leaving the platform. ![octo.taxi – integration layer for Cornerstone](https://octily.com/assets/welcome-icon-octo-taxi-BnKYlxHE.webp) ### octo.taxi Sync your Cornerstone data into one EU-hosted platform – dashboards, plain-language charts, alerts and APIs, in near-realtime. More connectors on request. Why you'll like working with us ## How we make your project a success Five things our clients consistently tell us they value most. ### Speed without shortcuts We move fast. Just not at the expense of quality. ### Design is part of everything Not something added at the end. ### We work like part of your team No handovers. No distance. ### Real HR knowledge We understand how things are used in real life. ### Built to grow with you Start small, expand when it makes sense. But don't take our word for it. ## Let our clients tell you why. > “Working with Octily, we transformed the pages from Cornerstone into our very distinct DPDHL-brand look and feel. The result has been a vast difference in employee acceptance.” Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder > “Working with Octily, we transformed the pages from Cornerstone into our very distinct DPDHL-brand look and feel. The result has been a vast difference in employee acceptance.” ![Meredith Wellard](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/insights-images/testimonials/meredith-wellard.jpg?width=160&quality=70&resize=contain) Meredith Wellard VP Group Learning Talent and Platforms DHL Group ![Electrolux TalentOne welcome page with one shared design across CSX and Cornerstone Learn](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/insights-images/bridging-platforms-building-trust-how-electrolux-transitioned-to-cornerstone-learn-with-octily-electrolux-talent-one-welcom-page-1024x768-5.png?width=960&quality=70&resize=contain) Case study · Electrolux ## From CSX to Cornerstone Learn, without a second platform Electrolux, with around 50,000 employees on Cornerstone since 2015, was one of the first companies to move to Cornerstone Learn. CSX and Learn felt like two separate platforms. We suggested a shared header and one design across both, and built banners and videos for the rollout straight into the experience. > “We didn’t need to introduce a new platform. Instead, we extended what people already knew. That gave us a smooth rollout and a much more consistent user journey.” Henrik Karlsson, Senior Manager, People Technologies & Service Delivery, Electrolux [Read the Case Study](https://octily.com/insights/bridging-platforms-building-trust-how-electrolux-transitioned-to-cornerstone-learn-with-octily/) [Download PDF](https://octily.com/electrolux) Beyond implementation ## The best results happen when everything aligns. ![Cornerstone Learner Home customized with client brand colors and layout](https://octily.com/assets/consulting-customization-card-800w-4DhLZStM.webp) Customization Change how it looks. Improve how it works. Built to fit your organization. Explore ![Octily creative team collaborating on a Cornerstone project](https://octily.com/assets/octily-offsite-session-pfuf0Q8X.webp) Creative Bring people in, guide them, and keep them engaged. Explore ![Octily products for Cornerstone OnDemand – modular UI cards](https://octily.com/assets/core-products-BPszipGI.jpg) Products Built to fill the gaps in Cornerstone and keep your platform evolving. Explore ![Simen-Ling La, Senior Cornerstone Project Manager at Octily, on a bike](https://octily.com/assets/octily-simen-on-bike-800w-A1lbbKab.webp) > "Getting Cornerstone live is only one milestone. The real goal is creating an experience people keep coming back to." Simen-Ling La Senior Project Manager & Cornerstone expert [Brainstorm with Simen](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) [Explore Simen Says](https://octily.com/simen-says/) Questions that usually come up ## Frequently asked questions Can Octily help with a new Cornerstone implementation? Yes. We support organizations from planning and setup through rollout, training, adoption, and ongoing improvements. Our goal is not just to get Cornerstone live, but to make sure it works for your organization and your employees. Do you only work on new implementations? Can you help prepare for Workforce AI (formerly Galaxy)? Do you work with Cornerstone CSX, Saba Cloud and EdCast? What makes Octily different from other Cornerstone implementation partners? What happens after go-live? Do you provide training? Can you extend Cornerstone beyond standard functionality? Let's talk ## Make the right next move for your Cornerstone setup Whether you're exploring Cornerstone, planning a new Cornerstone implementation, looking for consulting support, preparing for [Cornerstone's Workforce AI (formerly Galaxy)](https://octily.com/insights/cornerstone-workforce-ai-why-how-when/), or improving an existing setup, we're happy to help. No fixed approach, just a conversation about where you are and what could work better. [Get in Touch](https://octily.com/get-in-touch/?topic=consulting-services) [Brainstorm with Simen](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) ![Portrait of Simen-Ling La, Senior Cornerstone Project Manager at Octily](https://octily.com/assets/Octily-Simen-Ling-La-320w-C21ce7-W.webp) Simen-Ling La (Simen) Senior Project Manager 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany