IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,286 total reviews)
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77% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,286 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 IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0
Aug 20, 2008
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Pros

Large community of people and resources to work with. It's usually easy to find expertise. There are always opportunities to learn more and work with some of the best minds in the industry. Help customers see value in the payback they'll achieve by deploying solutions end-to-end across their enterprise to achieve a Service Oriented Architecture. Whether your in software, hardware or services -- whether you do sales, development, marketing, or product advocacy, IBM will challenge you to give your best and provide the best to companies across many geographies and industries. At IBM, you can build specialized or broad-based knowledge and experience.

Cons

Cuts in commission, especially for technical sales.

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.

Cons

less career growth, low pay, too much bureaucracy

5.0
Jul 14, 2008
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Pros

Room for advancement, stable company with global opportunities. Management has gone through alot of trouble to make sure the HR infrastructure is tailored to helping employees develop their careers. IBM has alot of talented employees that are easy to reach out to and get help.

Cons

Bureaucracy is almost engrained in IBM's corporate culture. IBM is slow to react to changes in the industry. There are so many parts of IBM that sometimes act independently, or even worse, to each other's detriment. There is much confusion inside of IBM as to where the boundaries are between groups.

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