Case Study: Jelly Belly achieves fair, time-saving web-based performance appraisals with Saba

A sweet employee performance appraisal system for Jelly Belly

Jelly Belly, the family‑owned candy maker with about 600 employees across multiple U.S. locations, needed to replace a mix of outdated software and paper-based performance reviews with a single, fair and accessible appraisal system. HR sought a web‑based, easy‑to‑use solution that would standardize competencies, save time, and give managers and employees clearer, more accurate reviews.

They implemented Halogen Performance™, trained managers, and rolled out a consistent online appraisal form. The change standardized evaluations, improved access for remote managers, enabled year‑round note‑taking and training tracking, and sped up the review cycle—delivering fairer appraisals, stronger alignment of employee goals with business objectives, and positive feedback from staff.

Jelly Belly

Margie Poulos

HR Manager