Case Study: BNP Paribas achieves consistent, scalable global learning and talent management with Cornerstone OnDemand

Balancing Global Consistency With Local Needs

BNP Paribas, a European banking and financial services leader with about 185,000 employees in 75 countries, faced a fragmented HR landscape after growing through the 2008 Fortis acquisition and operating multiple ERP systems covering roughly 60% of staff. The bank needed consistent, flexible performance, learning and succession tools that could be deployed quickly, meet local and international requirements, and control costs.

BNP Paribas chose Cornerstone OnDemand’s SaaS talent suite, enabling rapid deployment without new hardware and ongoing roadmap support to address integration and security concerns. The solution rolled out global e-learning to 150,000 employees in just 3.5 months, optimized performance reviews, and supported succession and career development for 85,000 people—delivering immediate ROI and scalable, locally sensitive HR capabilities.

BNP Paribas

Jean-Louis Pire

Head of Steering Centre HR Tools