Jul 16, 2008
IBM reviews
3.9
78% would recommend to a friend
Arvind Krishna
76% approve of CEO
68% positive business outlook
IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,137 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 Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).
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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.
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less career growth, low pay, too much bureaucracy
3.0
Jul 15, 2008
Recommend
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Pros
The IBM brand is a valuable addition to your resume and the access to large Fortune 500 clients with visible projects is unparalleled. The access to leading edge technology in some ways is nice. There is usually a greater autonomy and less dependence on partners as a young consultant. The people are a good mix of smart technology and business people who are driven but generally approachable compared to Deloitte (Jerks) and Accenture (Engineering Nerds).
Cons
IBM is not disorganized but there is no way it can be considered organized. The performance review and promotion system is one of the most bureaucratic, time consuming, non-value added and just annoying around. Unclear expectations for moving to the next levels; levels spaced very very far apart. A round down system that lowers your performance to your worst review which penalizes you for doing just ok on a first project which you are then penalized for one to two years depending on when you come in during the cycle. Many managers are not helpful in developing you, encouraging you, or even answering e-mails. There is high turnover for consultants here; they chalk this up to the nature of the industry. That may be true but many leave because there is simply no easy way to get promoted other than to leave and come back. Other offers during employment etc. aren't really considered in this system. Two words: Lotus Notes.
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