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      3.9

      78% would recommend to a friend

      (107,250 total reviews)
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      Arvind Krishna

      77% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Senior management

      IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,250 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
      4.0
      Dec 24, 2008

      Proud to work for IBM. Work is interesting, Software brands are strong, pay is pretty good.

      Software it architect
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Complexity of work that is rewarding from both a knowledge and money perspective. I also enjoy working for a company where I can help my clients adopt technology and innovation to solve their most pressing needs. The diversity of IBM's people and products allow this too happen.

      Cons

      At this point in my career I can't think of too many downsides. We have a strong portfolio of software products and alot of demand in the marketplace. Sure quota's are crazy but I'm sure they would be that way at any other place. Folks who don't make it at Big Blue should reflect on themselves on what they could have done better. My approach is to always understand the clients issues and identify IBM solutions that can address those issues. There has to be a fit otherwise we come across as Snake Oil Salesman. Not good if you want to have a good relationship with your clients.

      3.0
      Dec 23, 2008

      Looking for a job at a company that treats people like people and not just headcounts

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexibility and work from home. Management doesn't care when you come in or go out so you are pretty much free to do whatever you want, very useful if you have some obligations in the middle of the day like picking up a kid from daycare.

      Cons

      Extra long hours, no OT, crappy promotions, crappy bonus, crappy raises, management doesn't seem to know what's going on when important decisions come from above nor do they seem to know/care about who's doing what in their teams save a few people.

      2.0
      Dec 23, 2008

      Good company to work for in entry level positions.

      Associate partner
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work, life balance is realistic and very advantageous. Flexibility in work schedule and location is left to mobile employees giving you the opportunity to live anywhere in the world. Company is committed to social responsibility and maintains very competitive and liberal employment policies. Great corporate values.

      Cons

      Glass ceiling for associate partners. Still old boys network. Company needs to walk the talk. Lip service given to many real, day-to-day policies that employees are supposed to live by. Company often alters annual policies mid year making it difficult to live up to personal business commitments. Employees often bogged down by internal paperwork and bureaucracy making it difficult to get work done.

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