--- title: "Cornerstone Optimization Services | Octily" source: https://octily.com/consulting/optimization/ description: "Simplify your Cornerstone configuration, improve adoption, modernize reporting and get ready for Workforce AI with certified Cornerstone experts." --- # Cornerstone Optimization Get more from the Cornerstone platform you already have. Most Cornerstone environments evolve over time. New modules are added, business processes change and teams grow. What started as a clean implementation can gradually become harder to manage and more difficult for employees to use. We help organizations simplify their configuration, improve adoption, streamline administration and prepare their platform for what's next, including Workforce AI. [Get in Touch](https://octily.com/get-in-touch/?topic=consulting-services) [Brainstorm with Simen](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) Add to Wishlist Optimization review Cornerstone Learning + Workforce AI Admin time Adoption Report load Permission complexity Adoption +37% Galaxy Ready ![Xella](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/xella-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969143384) ![Linde](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/linde-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969139854) ![Sobi](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/sobi-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969142577) ![Generali](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/generali-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969137535) ![Miltenyi Biotec](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/miltenyi-biotec-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969140692) ![Reinhausen](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/reinhausen-logo-grayscale.png?v=1777990495) ![Siltronic](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/siltronic-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969142320) ![Sidel](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/sidel-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969142022) ![DHL Group](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/dhl-group-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969136675) ![Technip Energies](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/technip-energies-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969142825) ![Haskoning](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/haskoning-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969137915) ![Electrolux](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/electrolux-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969137249) ![Wienerberger](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/wienerberger-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969143116) ![Henkel](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/henkel-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969139398) ![McDonald's](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/mcdonald-s-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969140433) ![DKV Mobility](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/dkv-mobility-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969136951) ![OlyBet](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/olybet-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969140976) ![Samsung](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/samsung-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969141588) ![BAUER](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/bauer-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969136344) ![L'Osteria](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/l-osteria-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969139634) ![HELM](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/helm-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969139074) ![Helen](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/helen-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969138228) ![AAK](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/aak-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969136007) Optimization support across your full Cornerstone journey ## Sometimes the biggest improvements happen after go-live. Launching Cornerstone is only the beginning. As your organization grows, your platform should grow with it. New departments join, additional modules are enabled, reporting becomes more complex and business processes evolve. Without regular reviews, configuration can become inconsistent, administration takes longer and users struggle to find what they need. Our optimization services help you simplify your existing environment without starting over. We review the complete platform, identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical changes that make Cornerstone easier to manage and better to use. We work with Cornerstone Learning, Performance, Recruiting, Workforce AI, Extended Enterprise and the rest of the suite, alongside the reporting, permissions and admin work that holds it all together. Platform Optimization Simpler. Smarter. Learning Performance Recruiting Workforce AI Reporting Administration User Experience Governance Areas we optimize ## Built around your organization Your Cornerstone platform supports the way your business operates. We help improve the parts that matter most, whether that's Learning, Performance, Recruiting, Workforce AI, reporting or administration. ![Octi mascot pointing down to the areas we optimize.](https://octily.com/assets/octi-simen-pointing-down-640w-DJkj1MYt.webp) ### Learning Keep learning organized and easy to maintain. - Review curricula and learning paths - Simplify certifications - Improve compliance assignments - Refine recommendations - Reduce duplicate content ### Performance Support managers and employees with simpler performance processes. - Goals - Reviews - Competencies - Career Development - Succession - Templates ### Recruiting Create a smoother experience for recruiters and candidates. - Job templates - Candidate workflows - Career site improvements - Application process - Recruiter administration ### Workforce AI Prepare your platform for the next generation of Cornerstone. - Galaxy readiness - Single Architecture - Skills - AI recommendations - Experience improvements - Future roadmap planning ### Reporting & Data Make reporting easier to trust and easier to use. - Dashboard reviews - Report optimization - Data quality - Analytics - Scheduled reports - Governance ### Administration Reduce complexity for your administrators. - Permission review - Security roles - Organizational Units - Dynamic groups - Email templates - Workflow simplification Getting the most out of Cornerstone ## Optimization opens new opportunities. Some improvements happen inside Cornerstone. Others happen around it. We help with both. Cornerstone works best when the platform, the experience and the surrounding digital workplace work together. [### Customization Improve navigation, landing pages, dashboards and learner journeys so Cornerstone feels intuitive, reflects your brand and supports the way your organization works.](https://octily.com/customization/) [### Creative Help people embrace change with internal campaigns, clear communication, branding and learning resources that encourage adoption.](https://octily.com/creative/) [### Products Expand what Cornerstone can do with purpose-built products that improve content, communication and everyday platform experiences.](https://octily.com/products/) [### octo.taxi Your Cornerstone data in one EU-hosted platform – dashboards, alerts and APIs for HR and L&D, without drawing on your portal’s API budget.](https://octily.com/products/octotaxi/) Maximum impact ## Focused apps for everyday challenges. Some requirements go beyond standard configuration and functionality. Our focused applications extend Cornerstone with live data, simplify everyday tasks and fit naturally into the way your organization works. They fill the gaps between what Cornerstone provides and what your organization needs. [### Chatbot Studio Answer questions, guide employees and trigger actions directly inside Cornerstone with AI assistants built around your organization.](https://octily.com/products/chatbot-studio/) [### Team Training Progress Give managers a clear overview of team learning, compliance and outstanding training so they can support development more effectively.](https://octily.com/products/cornerstone-microapps/) [### Certificates Generate, download and manage certificates with more flexibility than the standard Cornerstone experience.](https://octily.com/products/cornerstone-microapps/) [### Custom MicroApps Build focused applications around your business processes when standard Cornerstone functionality doesn't quite fit the way your organization works.](https://octily.com/products/cornerstone-microapps/) Why organizations choose Octily ## Cornerstone, but designed for the people using it. Many optimization projects focus only on administration. We look at the complete experience. That means improving navigation, simplifying processes, reducing unnecessary clicks and helping employees, managers and administrators accomplish tasks with less effort. Because we also design Cornerstone experiences every day, we naturally combine technical expertise with user experience thinking. ### Independent Review Fresh eyes on an existing environment. ### Practical Improvements Recommendations your team can actually maintain. ### Certified Expertise Experience across the Cornerstone ecosystem. ### Designed Around Adoption Configuration decisions that encourage people to keep using the platform. Not sure where to start? ## Start with a Cornerstone Health Check. We run an independent review of your Cornerstone environment and rate it across configuration, administration, reporting, permissions, governance, Workforce AI readiness, user experience and adoption. You get a clear score per area, a list of prioritized recommendations and a short readout with our team. [Request a Health Check](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) [Talk to Simen](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) ![Octi mascot with a laptop, ready to help with your Cornerstone Health Check.](https://octily.com/assets/octi-simen-laptop-501w-H6G4kKQ7.webp) ### Cornerstone Health Check Summary Environment Production Before Octily With Octily 53 Overall Score Good Foundation Your platform has gaps holding back adoption, efficiency and future readiness. View full report Learning Performing Well 85% Performance Good Foundation 48% Recruiting Performing Well 55% Permissions Improvement Needed 32% Reporting & Data Good Foundation 45% User Experience Performing Well 58% Workforce AI Readiness Improvement Needed 40% Integrations Improvement Needed 28% Content & Learning Assets Good Foundation 50% #### Top recommendations 1. 1Simplify permission structure to reduce administration and support requests. 2. 2Improve reporting consistency and data quality across key dashboards. 3. 3Enhance learning discovery and recommendations to increase content engagement. View all recommendations #### Quick wins - Reduce admin time Simplify workflows and configurations to save time each week. - Increase adoption Small experience improvements can lead to higher engagement. - Prepare for what's next Get your platform ready for Workforce AI and future growth. ### Independent review Fresh eyes on your environment from Cornerstone experts who work with multiple organizations every day. ### Practical recommendations Clear, prioritized actions you can implement now, with a roadmap for what comes next. ### Focused on results We focus on improvements that drive adoption, reduce admin time and create real business impact. Common optimization projects ## Where we usually make the biggest impact The projects we run most often, with a short look at what they include. Improve learner adoption Make the learning experience easier to start and easier to come back to. Typical improvements - Refresh the learner home and dashboards - Clean up curricula and learning paths - Improve recommendations and search Cornerstone modules LearningCSXGalaxy Related Octily service [Experience & Customization](https://octily.com/consulting/experience-and-customization/) Simplify administrator workflows Prepare for Workforce AI Modernize CSX environments Consolidate Saba Cloud or EdCast experiences Improve reporting and dashboards Simplify Organizational Units Reduce permission complexity Improve search and navigation Increase mobile adoption Improve the manager experience Refresh learner journeys Adoption ### Improve learner adoption Make the learning experience easier to start and easier to come back to. Typical improvements - Refresh the learner home and dashboards - Clean up curricula and learning paths - Improve recommendations and search Cornerstone modules LearningCSXGalaxy Related Octily service [Experience & Customization](https://octily.com/consulting/experience-and-customization/) Our approach ## How we make your platform better 1. 1 ### Discover Understand your current environment and business goals. 2. 2 ### Review Audit configuration, processes and user experience. 3. 3 ### Prioritize Identify quick wins and long-term improvements. 4. 4 ### Optimize Implement improvements with minimal disruption. 5. 5 ### Support Help your internal team continue improving over time. But don't take our word for it. ## Let our clients tell you why. > “AAK and Octily together have created a 'WOW' experience with the bespoke Cornerstone pages. When you look at the page, you feel this is AAK. Employees really recognize themselves when they log in.” Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder > “Their strength in combining technical implementation skills with design and user experience know-how has led to a very successful project.” ![Mike Metzner](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/client-logos/quote-photos/mike-metzner.png?width=160&quality=70&resize=contain) Mike Metzner Advisor Organizational & Management Development Xella Related insights ## More reading on Cornerstone optimization and adoption [Consulting ### Introducing Cornerstone Consulting for Implementation, Optimization & Workforce AI Migration Octily is now a Cornerstone Certified Implementation Partner. Explore our consulting services – implementation, migration, optimization, training & enablement, and experience & customization – and see how they connect with the work clients already know us for. Read article](https://octily.com/insights/introducing-cornerstone-consulting-implementation/) [Inspiration ### What’s Cornerstone Galaxy? and What Happened to Edcast and Saba Cloud? Confused about CSX, EdCast, or SBX? Learn how Cornerstone Galaxy restructured its platform and what the naming changes mean for your team. Read article](https://octily.com/insights/whats-cornerstone-galaxy-and-what-happened-to-edcast-and-saba-cloud/) [Events ### Cornerstone Workforce AI – the Why, How & When Field notes from Cornerstone Connect Munich 2026 – our attempt to help make sense of the rebrand, the architecture, and the roadmap. And what it means if you run Cornerstone. Read article](https://octily.com/insights/cornerstone-workforce-ai-why-how-when/) ![Simen-Ling La, Senior Project Manager at Octily](https://octily.com/assets/octily-simen-on-bike-800w-A1lbbKab.webp) > "Getting Cornerstone live is only one milestone. The real goal is creating a platform people enjoy using every day. Whether you need a complete platform review or help solving a specific challenge, we'd love to hear what you're working on." Simen-Ling La Senior Project Manager & Cornerstone expert [Brainstorm with Simen](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) [Read Simen Says](https://octily.com/simen-says/) FAQ ## Questions about Cornerstone optimization Why should we optimize an existing Cornerstone implementation? Even well-implemented platforms benefit from regular reviews. Business requirements change, new modules are added and processes evolve. Optimization helps keep your platform efficient, scalable and easy to use. Can you optimize a platform implemented by another partner? Do you optimize Workforce AI environments? Can you optimize Learning, Performance and Recruiting together? Can you improve reporting? Can you simplify permissions and Organizational Units? Can optimization improve adoption? Can optimization happen without disrupting our users? Explore consulting services ## Support across your full Cornerstone journey Optimization works best alongside the other parts of the Cornerstone lifecycle. [See all consulting services →](https://octily.com/consulting/) Your Cornerstone lifecycle Plan & design Implement Enable Optimize Evolve [### Implementation Plan, configure and launch Cornerstone Learning, Performance, Recruiting, Workforce AI and more. Explore](https://octily.com/consulting/implementation/) [### Migration Move from CSX, Saba Cloud or EdCast to Cornerstone Galaxy and Workforce AI. Explore](https://octily.com/consulting/migration/) [### Training & Enablement Give your administrators and HR teams the confidence to run Cornerstone day to day. Explore](https://octily.com/consulting/training-and-enablement/) [### Experience & Customization Branded pages, custom navigation, dashboards and learner experiences your people will actually use. Explore](https://octily.com/consulting/experience-and-customization/) Get in touch ## Get more from Cornerstone. A Health Check, a reporting refresh, Workforce AI readiness or ongoing optimization support. Tell us what's on your plate and we'll pick up from there. [Get in Touch](https://octily.com/get-in-touch/?topic=consulting-services) [Brainstorm with Simen](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) ![Simen-Ling La, Senior 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