IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,138 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

76% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,138 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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1.0
Jun 11, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Access to some of the most advanced equipment and techniques. It is very common to work from home.

Cons

Upper management has become extremely short sighted, focusing on the needs of tomorrow and not the long term future. Last year LEAN was implemented except that the only focus in LEAN was to remove staffing. If you read LEAN techniques it is about reducing staff but doing so in a way that removes excess work that doesn't add value. The staffing reduced is supposed to go into a short term position of handling documentation and process improvements, instead people were cut without all the detail work.

1.0
Feb 1, 2024

Overworked and Underpaid

Recommend
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Pros

Professional Growth and Learning: IBM places a strong emphasis on continuous learning and development. As a Technical Owner, you may have access to training programs, certifications, and opportunities for professional growth to stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Cons

High Workload and Pressure: IBM, being a large and globally recognized company, can have high expectations and a fast-paced work environment. Some employees may feel overwhelmed by the workload and pressure. Limited Work-Life Balance: In certain roles or during demanding projects, employees might find it challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Long working hours and tight deadlines may contribute to this issue. Bureaucracy: Large organizations often have established bureaucratic processes, which could lead to delays in decision-making and project execution. Navigating through these processes might be cumbersome for some employees. Limited Managerial Support: Your experience of feeling overworked without sufficient support from management is a common concern in various workplaces. In a large company, communication channels can sometimes be complex, and individual experiences may differ based on teams and managers. Emphasis on Metrics: Some employees may feel that the company places a strong emphasis on metrics and performance indicators, which could potentially impact the work environment and stress levels. Limited Flexibility: Depending on the role and team, some employees might find that the company has a more structured and less flexible approach to work arrangements. Communication Challenges: In a large organization, communication can sometimes be a challenge. Important information might not always be effectively communicated across teams, leading to misunderstandings or a lack of clarity.

1.0
Aug 2, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Okay salary with robust, self-paced, internal training if you can find the time.

Cons

Constant pressure to work without bililng by the partners who are getting commissions on the projects they sold using estimates that they cut to make the deal. Fear that you will never get another project if you report them. You are penalized if your project ends and you can't find another one. Staffing is too overworked to help you. The emphasis is on sales, sales, sales, and not delivery. Benefits are horrible for such a large company. Health insurance is extremely expensive and has high deductibles. You will lay out thousands and thousands before anything gets paid. I have only seen one "bonus" (GDP) in five years and it was less than 1%. Raises were cut because of the inflation rate - rather counterintuitive.

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