Item: Saba TalentSpace
Rating: 8
Author: Justin Borland

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We currently utilize Saba TalentSpace to handle our annual appraisal processes, goal-setting processes, and training administrations. Due to organizational complexities, the project is being utilized departmentally. For those departments that can take advantage of a cloud-based system it significantly reduces the number of paper transactions and greatly reduces the administrative burden we once had to track down training records and appraisals. This system also allows us to deliver standardized online training to meet our compliance needs across the organization.

Pros and Cons

The form creator in the appraisal is very strong with many robust features.
The LMS allows imports of SCORM 1.2, AICC and Tin Can.
The newly designed dashboard is user-friendly and appealing to end-users.

Offline adaptability.
The LMS could use more AI or machine learning to reduce admin burden.
Missing some sort of social collaboration tool.

Return on Investment

Decrease in overhead spent to maintain training records.
Increase in mandatory training items complete (reduces risk).
Decrease in training hours spent in classrooms (due to blended learning opportunities).

Alternatives Considered

Cornerstone OnDemand

I think Saba TalentSpace suits small to mid-size organizations looking for a tool to start out with. The product is less overwhelming then some of the major players out there and the price is very competitive. The performance tool is its star player but the LMS is competent to deliver online learning to meet most compliance needs.

Support Rating

The customer support team is very informative and always willing to help. It's refreshing to be able to speak with a live subject matter expert. The only reason I bumped my score down a few points is their follow-up for product enhancements or fixing of major bugs. Sometimes it can take more than 8 months to get major bugs fixed from a development team.

Key Insights

Do you think Saba TalentSpace delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Saba TalentSpace's feature set?

Yes

Did Saba TalentSpace live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Saba TalentSpace go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Saba TalentSpace again?

Yes

Other Software Used

ADP Enterprise eTIME

Likelihood to Recommend

This system fits very well with small to mid-size organizations looking for a cloud-based system. At a minimum, I highly recommend the performance management tool. I also strongly recommend understanding your end-user populations. If you happen to work in an industry with low technology utilization I'd advise against a cloud-based system like this.

A competent product for small to mid-sized companies

Modules Used

Overall Satisfaction with Saba TalentSpace (formerly Halogen)