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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Chief Human Resources Officer
DATE: June 25, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the purchase of Cornerstone's OnDemand Public Sector eLearning Subscription in the amount of $106,658.60 from August 15, 2025 to August 15, 2028.
PURPOSE:
To execute a renewal contract that allows Cornerstone to continue the eLearning platform as well as a Learning Management System. The curated online library is designed for public sector organizations and offers training topics centered around cultural competencies, inclusion & bias training, communication skills, change management and more.
BACKGROUND:
The Equity Division and Human Resources collaborated in 2023 to implement this learning system which provided a much-needed training program to the City of Aurora. Cornerstone provides an easy and accessible on-line product that enhances the learning and development for all employees.
Cornerstone was identified through the Society of Human Resource Professionals. They were selected because they are an industry leader. They provide over 200 online courses curated specifically for public sector employees. In addition, they provide an integrated platform that includes solutions for LMS, Performance Management, Engagement Surveys, Recruiting & Onboarding, and Workforce Planning. No other service provider had the combination of public sector content and an integrated solution that would allow us to seamlessly add services over time.
With the renewal, the Cornerstone product has been integrated into the UKG programming.
DISCUSSION:
Cornerstone’s motto is ‘Turning learners into leaders’. They offer learning content to build the skills of the future. They have 100 million users, 7,000 customers, operate in 180 countries and deliver content in 50 languages. The public sector content is a curated library designed to address talent shortages and provide staff with critical skills necessary to successfully serve our community by building stronger communicators, strategic thinkers and higher functioning teams. Targeted content is focused on key skills such as:
Professional skills
-Communication
-Teamwork
-Business acumen
Modern Compliance
-Diversity & Inclusion
-Harassment, Discrimination & Safety
-Business Ethics & Corruption
-Leadership & Management
-Setting Direction
-Team Management
-Team Dynamics & Growth
Content is refreshed regularly, mobile ready and easy to deliver. Cornerstone’s Learning Experience Platform (LXP) is scalable with virtual eLearning, personalized for learners, fosters self-driven growth and provides learning insights through the reporting feature.
Funding for this project is budgeted under Human Resources.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
NA.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the execution and approve the resolution of the three-year renewal of Cornerstone of Santa Monica, CA OnDemand Public Sector Content Anytime Subscription.
cc: Finance Committee
Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Chairperson
Alderman Carl Franco, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Dan Barreiro
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderman-at-Large Keith Larson
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase of Cornerstone's OnDemand Public Sector eLearning Subscription in the amount of $106,658.60 from August 15, 2025, to August 15, 2028.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Cornerstone is a leader in eLearning service delivery; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora is committed to creating an environment that values our inherent and acquired diversity enabling employees to bring their whole self to work and ensures equity treatment, access and advancement for all; and
WHEREAS, per Section 2-335 (c), City Council may award without following the competitive bidding process; and
WHEREAS, the funding for this project is budgeted in 2025 with Human Resources 101-1006-419.42-01; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached contract with Cornerstone for the OnDemand Public Sector Content Anytime subscription, for a three (3) year term for a total amount of $106,658.60, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.0o