IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,184 total reviews)
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76% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,184 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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107K reviews
5.0
May 20, 2010

Business Analyst

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Professional work environment; very flexible with work schedule, treated with respect and given freedom to work as long as goals are met

Cons

Too big and disconnected, change was slow which leads to layoffs to counter act slow change and get to bottom line results faster

4.0
May 14, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Strong leadership and good management development programs - Great benefits ($0 premium healthcare option, good 401k match) - People are generally nice, down to earth, intelligent and hard working - Lots of opportunity if you have a diverse technical / business background

Cons

- Promotional opportunities are not transparent; there seem to be people behind the curtains plotting your career for you and exec level positions are sometimes bestowed on those who put in the most face time and make the right connections while there are some very very hard working people who go nowhere - Company is super stingy -- we don't have kitchens or water coolers (basic necessities!), printers always seem to be broken and company outings are none existent - Development opportunities may be limited if you do not have a technical background

5.0
May 12, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

IBM offers real opportunities for those seeking to establish a career in Information Technology. IBM is committed to developing of its professionals, combining highly rewarding job experiences with significant training opportunities. If you are a bright, energetic and looking to build a fulfilling career in technology, the sky is the limit!

Cons

With the abundance of opportunity, comes a tremendous responsibility, which some may view as detractors (or cons). If you are not willing to put in the work to continuously sharpen your skills, cultivate relationships, and make demonstrable contributions to the bottom line it may not be the place for you....

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