IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,300 total reviews)
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77% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,300 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IBM employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0
Aug 20, 2008
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Pros

The pride of working for Big Blue, recognition everywhere. It opens doors for me if I want to move on to something else. Great worklife balance and understanding managers. I am allowed freely take time off when I need to, no questions asked. I also get to work with some really brillant people (and of course, some pretty dim ones too) in the cutting edge of technology. There are also a lot of opportunities to move across jobs and functions, which is great because you get to try out different jobs without losing seniority. There is also a very good training structure where you can easily take courses you are interested in.

Cons

I did not like the huge bureacracy that came with a large company. Lots of red tape and also lots of politics. The waves of layoffs I experienced (even though I was not affected) was demoralising, but I guess it's the general economic situation at that time. And being large and old, there are a lot of deadwoods around, people that dont do much work but draw a high pay. Paywise, it was alright but not great. Bonuses were neglible.

5.0
Aug 20, 2008
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Pros

Large community of people and resources to work with. It's usually easy to find expertise. There are always opportunities to learn more and work with some of the best minds in the industry. Help customers see value in the payback they'll achieve by deploying solutions end-to-end across their enterprise to achieve a Service Oriented Architecture. Whether your in software, hardware or services -- whether you do sales, development, marketing, or product advocacy, IBM will challenge you to give your best and provide the best to companies across many geographies and industries. At IBM, you can build specialized or broad-based knowledge and experience.

Cons

Cuts in commission, especially for technical sales.

4.0
Jul 16, 2008
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Pros

Work life balance, benefits, steady job Broad industry experience IBM Global Business Services' global team prides itself on being a leader in the space where technology and business intersect, and its high-tech roots and resources allow it to offer clients integrated engagements that can span from strategy, to IT design, to implementation and outsourcing. IBM GBS works with two-thirds (65) of the World's 100 most Innovative Companies, as identified by BusinessWeek. Truly global consulting IBM's consultants can be found taking on engagements around the world. Outside of the U.S., India is IBM's largest country organization, employing more than 43,000 people in 14 cities. IBM is also pursuing a major initiative to support innovation in China, and it has continued to strengthen its foothold in Europe, especially in Ukraine, Ireland, Prague, Slovakia and Portugal. On the cutting edge of innovation IBM's culture of thought leadership encourages consultants to explore new concepts and solutions to adhere to the firm's primary strategic focus of delivering competitive advantage for clients' business success. IBM combines its brainpower with its world-class consulting and technology capabilities in several internal organizations to help it address critical business challenges-The Institute for Business Value and the Center for Business Optimization. The firm's methodologies of Component Business Modeling and On Demand Innovation Services also help bring its cutting-edge ideas to use at client sites. A family-friendly environment For 18 consecutive years, Working Mother magazine has named IBM on its Top Ten List of the 100 Best Companies for working mothers. The magazine honored the firm yet again in 2006, naming Palmisano a "family champion" in recognition of his dedication to innovative programs for women. In addition, the firm implements positive work/life balance initiatives like a work-from-home policy and a travel schedule that ensures consultants are home on weekends.

Cons

less career growth, low pay, too much bureaucracy

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