Company: IBM
Date: 2008-08-22
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: former

Has it's good points but no longer the company or employer it used to be
Pros: Very progressive in terms of flexible working options including working from home. Large number of business areas provide, at least in theory, a wide variety of career development options without changing employer.  IBM is a recognised company name throughout the industry which can help in your professional work (in terms of opening doors, getting appointments etc) and also is a name people of heard of outside the industry.
Cons: IBM no longer seems to treat its people well, at least in the UK.  Employee benefits have been incrementally reduced with every turn and annual 'update', leading to a very cynical workforce (in terms of 'the company' and its anticipated next steps) which does nothing for morale or productivity. Many long-serving IBM employees continue to be motivated by their pride in doing a good job (for the company, their colleagues, themselves) and wanting to support their colleagues, however overall satisfaction with IBM management is undoubtedly at an all time low.