IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,119 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 107,119 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
Jun 20, 2008
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Pros

A monumental infrastructure with an incredibly powerful intranet, if you can find what you are looking for! A respected name on your CV. Your peers are very commited.

Cons

A culture obsessed with cutting costs, trying to compete with the 'big names' through cutting corners rather than fueling innovation. The needs for executives to constantly drill home this ethos is very apparent. Much of your work time is taken up through needless administration.

4.0
Jun 20, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Endless opportunities to find a career and change a career all within one company. You can be a researcher, financier, consultant, hardware or software specialist, or help integrate new acquisitions. The apportunities abound.

Cons

There is a rank and File mentality. It is hard to move the big machine. If you believe you have a great idea, getting the traction to make it happen is difficult.

2.0
Jun 20, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I didnt get a choice. I was outsourced. Knowing IBM as I do now, I would never voluntarily join this company. It is an utter shambles.

Cons

Long hours. No management support. IBM has just had a record year and yet I get zero payrise despite an exceptionally good review. About 25% of my working week is now dealing with administrative crap that has zero benefit.

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