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      3.9

      78% would recommend to a friend

      (107,137 total reviews)
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      Arvind Krishna

      76% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Senior management

      IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,137 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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      107K reviews
      4.0
      Feb 11, 2009

      IBM as a place to work

      Senior it specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The amount and number of resources and skills available to help get things done The benefits and insurance packages are very good, however they are somewhat expensive to add family members. There are many, perhaps too many, choices in where you would like to go and what focus you would like to add.

      Cons

      It is too large of an organization, you can easily get lost. While the company seems to honestly try to make everyone feel that they are important and necessary, it's very difficult in an organization of 380000 to not get lost. It takes a significant amount of time just to understand the different organizations and responsibilities.

      5.0
      Feb 7, 2009

      IBM is a great place to work but needs to give the employees a feeling of security.

      Senior it specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The support that is available when working. The company is global but the ability to collaborate with fellow employees around the world is so simple the world seems that much smaller. There are plenty of opportunities to find your niche and grow. Learning opportunities are all around. Overall compensation can give a great quality of life.

      Cons

      The over emphasis on objective quantifiable measurement rather over subjective observation of ability and performance given the environment of opportunity or lack thereof. The bottom line can receive too much emphasis and confuse the employees when contrasted with announcements of record numbers and billions in profit.

      5.0
      Dec 28, 2008

      Excellent company, great exposure, first-class experience with the ability to do very BIG things if you have the drive.

      Hw engineer, logic
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Professional development is infinite at IBM with the full spectrum of positions from engineering to business. Deal with state-of-the-art in technology solutions. One of the few companies which do the entire spectrum in the IT industry from hardware to software, everything can be done in-house if needed. Best reasonable respect given to employees regarding work-life balance. Have to possibilities to explore and find the exact position that interest you. The employee, including first line managers have excellent people skills. IBM has its hands in very special markets due to its specialties and legendary status.

      Cons

      One of the largest companies in the world comes with a large amount of possibilities but with a slow response to feedback. Compensation is right at industry average levels.

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