Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in medical innovations for heart disease, faced the challenge of ensuring its large workforce—comprising more than 19,000 employees—had the skills and knowledge necessary for their jobs. Since 2019, the company has relied on Cornerstone OnDemand to support continuous learning and employee development.
- Key Challenge: Aligning a large workforce of more than 19,000 people with the skills and knowledge necessary for intricate biomedical work, including the manufacture of heart valves and critical care monitoring equipment.
- Results: Optimized learning and improved training compliance.
The key solution was Cornerstone Learning, which enabled Edwards Lifesciences to optimize and streamline learning, thereby improving compliance with training programs. This partnership has not only been a business success but also a dynamic process of knowledge sharing.
According to the Lighthouse Research & Advisory’s 2024 Report on Workforce Agility, 63% of employees say their work environment is evolving faster than ever. This accelerating pace has created a significant challenge for many organizations, which are struggling to align growth and productivity with the pace of change.
However, employees with adequate training resources are twice as well-equipped to adapt to these changes, and those in organizations that promote skill development are twice as happy and less likely to plan on quitting. This statistic underscores the critical importance of investing in ongoing professional development.
In short, this partnership is a clear example of how a robust learning and development strategy can transform not only a company’s ability to innovate and adapt, but also the satisfaction and engagement of its workforce in an ever-changing work environment.
The Importance of Cornerstone OnDemand for Any Industry
Cornerstone OnDemand not only offers advanced learning and development solutions, but also plays a key role in helping companies across all industries adapt quickly to a changing business environment.
By providing robust tools such as Cornerstone Learning, it makes it easier to align employee skills with critical business needs, thereby improving operational efficiency. This ability to drive business growth and enhance workforce agility makes Cornerstone OnDemand invaluable for companies seeking to excel in their industry and stay at the forefront of technological and economic change.
