đ Octopus Day special: Celebrating a year of insights
October 8 is special for us.
It's International Octopus Day, and as you know, the octopus has always been part of our identity. Agile, creative, and adaptable. The perfect reflection of how we work with our clients and within our team.
It also marks one year since we launched our new website. A space designed not only to show who we are and what we can do for companies, but also to share knowledge, ideas, and more of our team's perspective through Insights.
To celebrate, we've pulled together the 8 most-read articles of the past year. If you missed one, now's the perfect time to dive in.
What's Cornerstone Galaxy? And what happened to EdCast and Saba Cloud?
When Cornerstone announced Galaxy, it left many HR teams wondering what happened to names like CSX, EdCast, and Saba Cloud. At Spark '25, it became clear: the shift raised more questions than answers.
This article clears the fog. It breaks down how the platforms map to Galaxy, what SBX still means, and why the changes don't have to be confusing.
Clarity starts with knowing what you're really working on.
Discover what's new: Welcome page template
Every first impression matters. When employees step into your platform, the Welcome Page Template helps you transform that entry point into a personalized, branded space that sets the right tone for engagement, learning, and connection.
A better welcome sets the stage for everything that follows.
Make Every First Impression Count
Step by step: Your Cornerstone customization journey with Octily
A touch of Octily Creative and a sprinkle of our magic. This article shows how we turn complex requirements into designs and stories that connect with people â making the technical feel personal, intuitive, and engaging.
A clear journey makes even complex projects feel simple.
How we translate technical needs into emotional storytelling and user interfaces
Technical requirements only take you so far. What really matters is turning them into experiences that feel natural, human, and engaging. This article shows how we bring function and feeling together through design, storytelling, and user-focused thinking.
Great design starts with empathy, not features.
Onboarding done right: Setting new hires up for success
Starting a new job should feel exciting, not overwhelming. This article looks at how preboarding, buddy programs, and personalized timelines turn onboarding into a process that builds confidence and connection from day one.
The best beginnings grow into lasting success.
Future-focused HR: Trends shaping talent and teams in 2025
AI-driven decision-making, skills-based hiring, hybrid work, and workforce planning. 2025 is full of shifts that will redefine HR. This article highlights the key trends shaping the year ahead and how HR leaders can turn them into opportunities.
The future of work is already here. The question is how you'll shape it.
Character design: Giving your brand a personality people remember
We love when clients ask us for character design projects, because it's a chance to make their brand truly stand out. Think of Duolingo's green owl or Tony the Tiger⊠great characters make brands unforgettable. Find out how we help companies bring personality, warmth, and consistency into their communications through character design.
When design gains personality, your brand becomes memorable.
The Octily effect: Before and after Cornerstone page customization
"Wait⊠this is Cornerstone?" That's the reaction we love to hear. This article takes you behind the scenes of our before-and-after transformations, showing how a few thoughtful changes can turn standard Cornerstone pages into designs that look and feel like your brand. Same platform. Same data. Completely different experience.
Our Octily magic applied to your Cornerstone pages.
Keep the inspiration flowing
One year of Insights, and this is just the beginning. From HR trends to design makeovers, we'll keep sharing ideas, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments that help you see what's possible.
Got a challenge you'd like us to tackle, or an idea you want to explore? Let's create something worth remembering.
Get in touch, send an email, or book a meeting. We would love to explore what we can create together.