Octily

    Cornerstone Implementation

    Implementing Cornerstone isn't just about getting the platform live. It's about setting it up so people actually enjoy using it. Every organization works differently, and your Cornerstone implementation should reflect that. We keep projects practical, take the time to understand your people, processes and goals, and configure Cornerstone around the way your teams work.

    Reinhausen
    Sidel
    Electrolux
    Xella
    DKV Mobility
    OlyBet
    Technip Energies
    L'Osteria
    Wienerberger
    BAUER
    Siltronic
    HELM
    Miltenyi Biotec
    Generali
    Linde
    Samsung
    McDonald's
    DHL Group
    AAK
    Sobi
    Helen
    Haskoning
    Henkel

    Getting the most out of your platform

    Most implementation projects focus on getting the platform live. We focus on getting it right.

    You've invested in an LMS. Now it's time to make it a success. Every organization has different needs and goals, which is why we don't believe in standard implementations. A successful implementation isn't just about configuration. It's about creating a platform that's easy to navigate, easy to manage and easy for employees to use.

    Cornerstone Learning, Performance, Recruiting, Succession, Workforce AI, Galaxy or CSX. We configure Cornerstone to fit the way your teams work. That's how your LMS investment delivers value from day one and keeps delivering long after go-live.

    Implementation

    We build the right foundation for success.

    A successful implementation is more than configuration. We set up Cornerstone to fit the way your organization works today and scale with you tomorrow.

    • For your people

      Easy to navigate and a great experience from day one.

    • For your teams

      Simple to manage, with the right tools and permissions.

    • For your organization

      Built to deliver value now and grow over time.

    Clear strategy

    Aligned to your goals and priorities.

    Right from the start

    Configured correctly the first time.

    Ready to grow

    A platform that adapts as you do.

    Lasting impact

    Adoption, efficiency and results.

    Supporting the full Cornerstone journey

    Years of hands-on experience across the Cornerstone ecosystem

    Cornerstone Learning

    Learning management, certifications, compliance, curricula, learning assignments, transcripts and learner experiences.

    Workforce AI

    Skills, AI recommendations, personalized learning, career development, Galaxy capabilities and workforce intelligence.

    Performance

    Goals, reviews, competency management, succession planning and career development, configured so managers and employees can run them without a manual.

    Recruiting

    Career sites, onboarding, candidate experiences and hiring workflows that match your brand and how your hiring team really operates.

    Extended Enterprise

    Learning experiences for customers, partners and external users, including branded portals, commerce and reporting.

    Integrations

    HRIS, Single Sign-On (SSO), APIs, reporting, content providers and third-party integrations.

    Working together

    How we get you to go-live and beyond

    1. Understand

      Explore together how your organization works, what success looks like and your plans for the future before anything gets configured.

    2. Plan

      Turn requirements into a clear and practical implementation plan, timeline and platform structure.

    3. Configure

      Set up Cornerstone, permissions, workflows and integrations with long-term management in mind.

    4. Test

      Validate the setup with the people who'll actually be using it before go-live.

    5. Go-live

      Launch with confidence while supporting administrators and users through the first weeks.

    6. Grow

      Go-live is just the beginning. We continue supporting you with adoption, optimization, migration, training & enablement, and experience & customization.

    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.”
    Meredith Wellard

    Meredith Wellard

    VP Group Learning Talent and Platforms
    DHL Group

    Simen-Ling La, Senior Project Manager at Octily
    "The biggest implementation challenges rarely start with the technology. They start when the platform doesn't reflect how people actually work. Spending more time understanding your organization almost always saves time later in the project."

    Simen-Ling La

    Senior Project Manager & Cornerstone expert

    FAQ

    Questions about Cornerstone implementation

    It depends on scope. A focused single-module rollout can go live in two to three months. A full multi-module program with integrations, migration and change management usually runs six to nine months. We give you a realistic timeline after the discovery phase, not before.

    Your Cornerstone journey

    Supporting you throughout the full Cornerstone lifecycle.

    Getting your platform live is only one milestone. As your organization evolves, so does Cornerstone. We're here to support every stage, from implementation and optimization to migration, training & enablement and creating experiences your employees enjoy using.

    Get in touch

    Let's make your implementation a success

    Planning your first Cornerstone implementation? Rolling out Learning, Recruiting or Workforce AI? Or looking for a second opinion on an existing project? We'd love to hear what you're working on.