IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,090 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 107,090 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
2.0
Jan 12, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

IBM hires incredible talent and as a result it provides a great opportunity to learn and collectively grow your technical skills. I can say without hesitation that I am a more knowledgeable and valuable employee because of the the interaction I had with some of the IBM team. I still keep in touch with several of my peers -- both those that have left for other companies and those that still remain with IBM.

Cons

The balance of work and personal life is often lacking in order to meet objectives, make deadlines, and please clients. For some, this trade is acceptable when appropriately compensated financially and through career growth. I found both to be lacking for myself and my peers in general.

1.0
Dec 23, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

IBM is a recognized name that will help you get your next job. In some parts of the company, IBM may be an industry leader (this assertion is not true for the consulting business).

Cons

IBM is a massive company. You will not be singled out for much praise for great work. If you consistently get above average ratings, you won't get big raises (expect about 1.5%, so less than normal inflation, even raises for promotions are small), you won't have any opportunity to improve your skill set (since you will be in the same role for a few years...it's IBM's way of doing things), and you won't have the opportunity to move within the company (not unique to IBM). Overall, IBM is a place where you are expected to sit back and slowly climb the corporate ladder. Follow instructions and you can make it up at a slow pace. If you have any ambition, go somewhere else.

2.0
Sep 15, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Being in alliance sales, IBM can provide momentum for large deals. GBS can be help if managed correctly. Many products and solutions for package sales.

Cons

Constant layoffs that happen every quarter. The alliance and partner divisions seems to take the brunt of these resource actions. Also targeted for layoffs â?¦ older employee (over 50).

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