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www.saba.com Redwood Shores, CA 500 to 999 Employees
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Updated May 17, 2013
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2.5 87 reviews

                             

75% Approve of the CEO

Saba Software Interim CEO Shawn Farshchi

Shawn Farshchi

(12 ratings)

38% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Redwood Shores, CA

Current Employee – been working at Saba Software full-time for more than 3 years

ProsThe new CEO is committed to operational excellence and the culture is already changing into a true meritocracy. Best customer list in the space by far. Work to do to get to a 5 star rating but the arrow is pointed in the right direction.

ConsNeed to get past the financial restatement and get back to growing our business

Advice to Senior ManagementHang in there - you've got a lot of support from mid-management on down.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Redwood City, CA

Current Employee – been working at Saba Software full-time for less than a year

ProsWith the strong new leadership and management in place, company has got a new direction to grow. New leadership is very hard working in order to take Saba to new heights. Management is very dynamic and streamlining the processes in order to make sure the company is going on the right path.

Team members around are very cooperative and helpful.

Provides lunch too :-)

ConsNot aware of any till now.

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Redwood City, CA

Current Employee – been working at Saba Software full-time for more than 7 years

Pros- Shawn taking over as CEO
There is visible change in the company with Shawn moving into the CEO role. The whole company is charged up and very focused on customer success and delivering innovative products. Besides excellent strategy and vision, Shawn brought in flawless execution in the company that was missing before and the much needed leadership.
- Excellent Team
There are many committed and hardworking employees with rich domain knowledge and who really care for the company and the customers. Its fun to be working with such dedicated team!
- Cutting Edge Products
People summit showcased the power and rich capabilities of the People Development Platform and the applications being delivered on it.

ConsNothing at this point of time.

Advice to Senior Managementkeep up the good work and stay on course!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Saba Software full-time for more than a year

ProsOut of 4 companies i worked previously this is undoubtedly the best place to work, more so with the new policies and new CEO. Management is extremely detail oriented and transparent. I am not exaggerating when i say you can knock on management's door (including CEO) any time with any questions. I can feel that all the execs are aligned to the same goal and directions from the management doesn't have any confusion. Absolute meritocracy in place and Employees are rewarded strictly based on their performance and innovations are encouraged !!

Conscompany lunch could be better !!!

Advice to Senior ManagementUnder Shawn's leadership management is doing excellent !!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Saba Software full-time for more than a year

ProsNew CEO is great, Strong leadership additions with Head of Cloud Ops, Marketing, Engineering, Platform, and IT. SPC product is extremely innovative. I truly believe the company has turned the corner and that the company is ripe with opportunity for a hard worker who is intelligent, career oriented, and wants career growth.

ConsMust be willing to work. Need to understand how to navigate an organization to get things done. Those that can will thrive. Which again offers potential to a good person

Advice to Senior ManagementMove Fast!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Saba Software full-time for more than 7 years

ProsExcellent Customer Summit - Strong showing of customers with record attendance.

ConsNeed to get restatement behind

Advice to Senior ManagementStay focus and continue to take care of current customers

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Saba Software full-time

Pros- Talentd and engaged employees and tight-knit community
- People are passionate about where the company is headed
- Very innovative product and technology
- Free yummy lunch

Cons- The company hasn't grown in the last few years, but has plans to address the growth issue

Advice to Senior ManagementTrust your employees and let them do their job.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Saba Software full-time for more than a year

ProsVery optimistic about the company's growth potential under new leadership of CEO Shawn Farshchi. Strong product offerings in a competitive, growing market; a commitment to customer success and great talent all combine for an optimistic view of our future.

ConsNeed to streamline and automate processes internally - not always the easiest place to get things achieved, but on the bright side, it's also an opportunity to impact that as a leader.

Advice to Senior ManagementEmpower people to make decisions, drive healthy accountability across all functions, eliminate silos and create a unified culture.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Redwood Shores, CA

Former Employee – worked at Saba Software full-time for more than a year

ProsOnce you get into Sr. Management, they pay well.

ConsThey have no integrity, treat employees awful, they exploit anyone in thier path, high turnover, poor management, marginal product, untruthfull to customers, partners, vendors and employees. They have a long history of silencing disgruntled employees by paying them off. Why do you think they have such a big legal team?

Advice to Senior ManagementRevamp everything or give up.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Saba Software full-time for less than a year

ProsAside from a viable product, Saba has a great group of employees who really care about the work they do here. There's a lot of collaboration and passion in doing the right thing for the company! Where else do you have the opportunity to shape, influence and impact on the development of your companies flagship product.

ConsNone to share at this time.

Advice to Senior ManagementContinue to invest in the future of employees.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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