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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Saba Cloud (legacy)

    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Saba Cloud was a talent management suite that included performance management, succession planning, learning management, planning, and recruiting.N/A

    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)

    Score5.1 out of 10
    N/AUKG Workforce Central (formerly Kronos Workforce Central) was a suite of HR Management offerings targeted mainly at enterprise customers with larger-scale and more complex HR and workforce management issues. The product is discontinued.N/A
    Pricing
    Saba Cloud (legacy)UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Saba Cloud (legacy)UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Community Pulse
    Saba Cloud (legacy)UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
    Discontinued Products
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    88%
    Would buy again
    21 Answers
    93%
    Would buy again
    14 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    22 Answers
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    23 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    15 Answers
    75%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    17 Answers
    63%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    Saba Cloud (legacy)UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Saba Cloud (legacy) and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Saba Cloud (legacy)
    7.9
    24 Ratings
    9% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    New hire portal7.511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools8.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance tracking and reporting8.223 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Saba Cloud (legacy) and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Saba Cloud (legacy)
    7.7
    26 Ratings
    5% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting8.224 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subordinate goal setting7.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting8.026 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility8.525 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Saba Cloud (legacy) and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Saba Cloud (legacy)
    7.2
    28 Ratings
    5% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Performance plans8.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan weighting6.514 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager note taking7.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans7.218 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.919 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rater nomination workflow7.415 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders8.018 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow restrictions6.414 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting7.027 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Saba Cloud (legacy) and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Saba Cloud (legacy)
    7.5
    14 Ratings
    10% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools8.013 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking7.312 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search7.412 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development7.313 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Saba Cloud (legacy) and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Saba Cloud (legacy)
    8.6
    8 Ratings
    19% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting8.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customized Application Form8.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resume Management7.64 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate Search8.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration9.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Templates9.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Permissions9.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.17 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting9.28 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Saba Cloud (legacy) and UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Feature
    Saba Cloud (legacy)
    8.9
    31 Ratings
    24% above category average
    UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Course authoring9.024 Ratings00 Ratings
    Course catalog or library9.030 Ratings00 Ratings
    Player/Portal8.628 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning content9.029 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile friendly8.025 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications9.630 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assignments9.629 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance management9.030 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning administration8.830 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics8.830 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social learning8.021 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score7.9 out of 10
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    Score6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Saba Cloud (legacy)UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (50 ratings)
    6.6
    (38 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    4.5
    (5 ratings)
    5.0
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    7.8
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.3
    (16 ratings)
    7.1
    (8 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    4.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Saba Cloud (legacy)UKG Workforce Central (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Discontinued Products
    Our organization uses Saba Cloud primarily to manage all types of learning systems or staff training empirically. In addition, it provides us with a quick test-based follow-up to the trainees. We use Saba Cloud to train our clientele in a professional manner with respect to our worldwide online service. With this tool we are able to enhance the customer experience with the organization. Similarly, our organization uses Saba Cloud to monitor the performance and effectiveness of our employees and customers after having access to all the information provided by the application to subsequently make learning and development reports.
    Incentivized
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    This product was marketed to us as a school and several schools in our area use the program. However, the implementation team we were set-up with had limited school experience and we are still working on the best way to do some of the timekeeping issues where I know that could have been handled better. That being said from a payroll and reporting side it has been great to capture so much data (at times almost too much) and have the system do automatic allocations of salaries and general ledger reports. The reporting takes some getting used to, but overall I've been able to run reports to see and track just about anything I want. Our employees also love the self service compared to our previous products where they can make W4, direct deposit and other updates on their own without having to get HR involved.
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    Pros
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    • Skills Management - Saba has allowed us to set specific expectations for employees based upon their role, and this has clarified the skill requirements for employees.
    • Goal Management - With Saba, managers can easily create goals aligned up to senior leadership, and then work with their direct reports to create supporting goals.
    • Learning Management - Using Saba's built-in Smart Lists, assigning compliance training is a simple process that used to be a challenge in our former LMS.
    Incentivized
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    • I personally feel like timekeeping is very well thought out and has some powerful tools built in. There is a bit of a learning curve but with strategically placed SMEs we were able to get the use and functionality we needed out of the system.
    • Workforce planning has been crucial in planning operational support in our retail and customer service centers. It is also editable and modifiable as needed.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
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    • Saba continues to improve their reporting and analytics. While it is much improved over previous versions, it can be improved.
    • Release Notes for system updates need to be delivered to admins farther in advance of the update in order to prepare properly.
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    • Reporting - some of the reports' names do not coincide with the data that is pulled from the system
    • System errors - the system crashes regularly on us with no real explanation why
    • Punch accuracy - sometimes the punches from the timeclocks do not feed into the system
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Discontinued Products
    Typically customers that acquire a Saba solution rarely move away. There are reasons and "legends" behind this. The investment is significant. Time and money are required to make the engine go smoothly. But once it runs at full capacity, it doesn't stop! Professional Services are extremely competent and able to close implementation gaps quickly.
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    Now that the system is installed and operational, the "pain is gone"...therefore we see no reason to change to a different application. There is no functionality that is missing from the system that would drive us to consider another solution at this time. Maintenance support from Kronos is sufficient and updates occur regularly.
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    Usability
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    As someone who creates classes and is also a learning administrator in the system, I have run into some issues with the system's capabilities for my needs. I am not a fan of having to use Adobe Captivate to download a PowerPoint presentation into the system, as my training sessions are much more than a glorified PowerPoint. Our organization has yet to turn on Saba Meetings, which may help with these limitations.
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    Support Rating
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    For the times that we have used the support provided by Saba, it has been a very pleasurable experience for our department. Part of our package with Saba includes a specified number of hours of "training" time with Saba. During these meetings, we have shared our desires of the product and the support personnel have either shown us how to accomplish our task or they have taken our requests to their developers to look at future enhancements. Overall, very pleased with the support.
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    Having no experience with Kronos prior to using it in March 2016, their customer service team taught me how to use it the right way after my initial training at work. I am well-versed in data analysis using Excel and Access primarily, so once I discovered that Kronos had a reporting feature built in, I've used the feature quite a few times to help our properties evaluate their production costs and make good labor decisions. I give Kronos a 10 because once a person takes the time to learn how to use the software, they'll realize that Kronos is far more effective than most, and gives users more ways to access their information where and when they want to.
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    Implementation Rating
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    Was not involved with integration.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Discontinued Products
    We had extensive reviews with a plan of what we needed and must have out of the system, including custom learning paths and tracking inside our HRIS system to grant permissions and positions based on completed learning certifications and courses. We weighed each option and chose based on the one that met the most of the must-haves.
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    Kronos and Dayforce are the two timekeeping systems I’ve worked with in recent years. Kronos feels a little more comprehensive and is my primary timekeeping tool both for myself as well as my staff. Kronos is a great tool for a wide range of shifts, working locations, and pay codes. In this context, I would pick Kronos over Dayforce. On the opposite side, Dayforce is extremely user-friendly and has a “cleaner” user interface if that is a contributing factor for anyone. Also, for managers who oversee large teams (30-50 team members) then Dayforce is a bit more simple to approve time cards, hours, and leave. Kronos is a bit clunky with all the clicks, and managing large teams of hourly employees would be a huge time suck to go in to review/approve all.
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    Return on Investment
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    • This may seem small but with 90% of our workforce not at our main facility just the fact that since July 1, 2021, we have had over 18,956 compliance-related training completed by our staff. Do the math the ROI is wonderful.
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    • Kronos is much more expensive than the previous systems we were using, so at this point the ROI is negative. The idea is that it will allow us to scale and grow the company more easily so time will tell if that is the case.
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    ScreenShots

    Saba Cloud (legacy) Screenshots

    Screenshot of The Intelligent Mentor in Action - RecommendationsScreenshot of Learning PlanScreenshot of Informal LearningScreenshot of Performance Check-insScreenshot of Succession Talent DashboardScreenshot of Organizational Planning