IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,103 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 107,103 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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5.0
Dec 11, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Good opportunity for advancement, excellent benefits. Advancement is very good. You have room to be creative and present in foront of higher level management. The training is excellent. Education is key and they allow you to take a lot of classes to expand your knowledge.

Cons

Good old boy network is a problem. They tend to promote people they like. If you are not close to someone you have a difficult time getting promoted.

5.0
Nov 19, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

IBM is a great place to start your career as the business itself is old and experienced in its field, making it a fantastic place to learn the market and the "game". The people I work with are extremely intelligent, imaginative, and creative, and are a blast to work with. Not only that, most managers are very helpful with almost whatever you need. The work is very flexible as well, meaning that nobody is breathing down your neck to get things done..as long as you meet your deadlines, you have the freedom to work when you want.

Cons

Salary compression has been a big issue with many older employees, but otherwise its a great place to work!

5.0
Nov 12, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

IBM values their employees. Employees are compensated well, both in their salary and medical and health benefits. Employees are provided an opportunity for advancement all over the world. If you are requested to transfer to a new location, they make the entire process as painless as possible. They help with the sale of your current residence, provide interim living expenses, help with the purchase of your new residence and even subsidize a lower interest rate on your new mortgage. They provide all of the resources necessary in order for you to complete your work.

Cons

The only difficult period was during the troubling 1990’s. At that time, IBM was forced to abandon their “Full Employment Principle” and initiate the Ranking System, whereby, periodically; the lower 5% of the workforce was dismissed.

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