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Saba to Acquire Halogen Software in 2017’s First Big HR Technology Deal

CLO Magazine

While consolidation in the HR technology space isn’t much of a surprise anymore, Saba Software’s announced acquisition of Ottawa, Canada-based Halogen Software was a bit unexpected. According to a joint release , the deal “will extend Saba’s position as a leading provider of end-to-end SaaS talent management solutions.

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5 Ways to Use New Generation Learning Tools

CLO Magazine

A survey released this week sponsored by Saba revealed that HR leaders in the U.S. In the study, 83 percent of HR executives say a modern company cannot compete effectively without its workforce using talent management tools, and development is a key tool. Didi D’Errico is the vice president, brand advocacy for Saba.

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Why we hate to lose: using emotion to drive learning objectives

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researcher and learning consultant for Saba Studio Charlotte Hills. When it comes to applying these insights to emotions, Hills and Simon Rupniak, head of learning design at Saba Studio, recommend three things to try: Seek out emotive content. The effect is greater when something personally valuable is under threat.

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2013 Excellence in E-Learning

CLO Magazine

Silver: Saba Software E-Trade Corporate Services, a New York financial services firm, hired Saba Software to develop E-Trade University, an online education portal for corporate clients and internal associates. “To be recognized by CLO with this award is an exceptional honor.

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Opinion: The LMS Isn’t Dead … Yet

CLO Magazine

For example, read the battling viewpoints expressed on this site between Carol Leaman of Axonify and Joe Majors of Saba. We can start to see which of these systems and methodologies are actually effective and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Others contend that demand is booming and the future of the LMS is bright.

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Don’t Believe the Hype. Learning Management Systems Are Alive and Well

CLO Magazine

Better yet, senior leaders now have visibility into the effectiveness of Hyatt’s learning investment. Joe Majors is vice president of global solutions for Saba Software. McDonald’s and its network of independent owner-operators hire more than 1 million people in the U.S. The ability to meet business objectives never goes out of style.

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Time for Change: MOOCs and Learning Technology

CLO Magazine

Companies such as Blackboard, CBT Systems — now Skillsoft — Saba and Docent were born. The explosion of MOOCs and new tools for education will have three big effects on corporate learning. In the first wave, we saw companies that tried to sell wine-tasting courses online; I worked for a highly successful one, DigitalThink.