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UK's second largest airport operator deploys Cornerstone's SaaS-based talent management solution for engaging and developing 2,700 employees

LONDON - 30 July 2009 - Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. today announced that Manchester Airport Group (MAG), the UK's second largest airport operator, is using Cornerstone's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based talent management solution to support its people strategy.  A core element of the strategy is embedding employee performance management, ensuring that all colleagues have quality review conversations with their line managers.  About 2,700 MAG managers and colleagues will have access to Cornerstone's comprehensive, easy to use online solution for goal setting, performance reviews and development planning.

MAG's four airports - Manchester, East Midlands, Bournemouth and Humberside - serve more than 29 million passengers every year. MAG colleagues work in a variety of functions, from front line airport operations to more traditional support roles. In an effort to evolve the company's approach to performance management, MAG's human resources team formed an internal task force to identify opportunities for improving employee engagement and the development of high performers.  This included investing in a new technology solution. 

"Feedback from managers and colleagues indicated the need to migrate to a system that would provide timely access to critical information and offer comprehensive reporting functionality," said Sharon Bell, Programme Delivery Manager, Group Strategy for Manchester Airport Group.  "There also was a need to establish a consistent performance management approach across the organisation."