IBM reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(107,136 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

76% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

IBM has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 107,136 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 Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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107K reviews
5.0
May 13, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are lots of very smart people. They pay me money and lots of it. There are lots of good toys to get your hands on. Their stock has retained valuation despite the current economic collapse. They make some really great ads and post them on TV. People think you're important when you work for IBM.

Cons

There is too much structure. They don't let you run off and create something merely for your amusement. Lots of time is spent on the phone dealing with trivia. There is a stupid office culture were you have to work in open offices.

5.0
Aug 4, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Insanely Bright people Very Helpful Extremely Inventive Positive Work Atmosphere Excellent Mentoring Cutting Edge Research Good Compensation Helpful Benefits Thats IBM

Cons

When you join IBM you are entering an army "a regimented way of thinking" one cant really help it since there are over 300,000 people.

5.0
Nov 14, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Absolutely fantastic company to work for. Great career opportunities for further growth and development. Great people and culture. Take a littel while to find the ropes but once you are settled, IBM has great assets and looks after its people very well.

Cons

Some red tape and processes which at times can slow you down, but this is no different to any other large organisation. But if you are patient and work through it in a methodical manner the framework works well.

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