Company: IBM
Date: 2016-02-23
Overall rating: 3/5
Employment status: current

Mixed bag. Not for the faint of heart.
Pros: IBM has some of the best technology in the world and is fully committed to delivering client solutions that change the way we live. Lots of absolutely, terrific, top notch people to work with. Dedication to clients, willingness to persevere in the face of obstacles, some terrific managers and leaders who will absolutely go to the mattresses for what's right and for their people. You have the ability to determine the course of your career.
Cons: Management practices are abysmal. "Operational rebalancing" when sales and revenue are down means an annual tradition of mass layoffs. Management doesn't seem to understand what that does to employees in a services business. Salaries are acceptable, bonuses in GBS are awful and continue to get worse. IBM will work you as hard as you are willing to work and then expect more. We have a split personality - we are trying to transform the company, but at the same time, we aren't willing to wait for investments to bear fruit.