Q&A With IBM Employees
At IBM, work is more than a job—it's a calling. To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems. Let's put smart to work.
How employees describe working at IBM
1. Career- Overall very neutral feeling, 2. Flexibility- Fantastic, Management- Very Average.
Review from HR Dept
Long term career with many challenging roles and opportunity to advance and grow.
Review from HR Dept
I served in the military before joining IBM. I didn't know what to expect working as a full-time employee. However, after almost a year, I can say that I like my job, my colleagues, and the experience of being an IBMer.
Review from IT Dept
Generally good - there are aspects about development and career that can be upgraded
Review from Sales Dept
My experience has been overall positive.
Review from Operations Dept
What it's like to work at IBM
- IBM employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
- Employees at IBM report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at IBM have 4+ meetings
- 95% of IBM employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- IBM employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 85% of IBM employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- IBM employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 93% of IBM employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With IBM Employees
IDX: 150 TOT: 163
How are the benefits at IBM for employees in Product?
IBM's Product team rates their overall benefits a B and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 73% of IBM employees in Product say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Product also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $500 -$1000/mo.
How are the benefits at IBM for employees in Engineering?
IBM's Engineering team rates their overall benefits an A- and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 77% of IBM employees in Engineering say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Engineering also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is less than $500/mo.
How are the benefits at IBM for employees in HR?
IBM's HR team rates their overall benefits a B+ and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 78% of IBM employees in HR say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in HR also get 20-30 days of paid vacation.
How's career growth and advancement at IBM?
50% of the same employees also feel like IBM is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at IBM.
How are the managers in the Sales department at IBM?
IBM's Sales team rates their manager an A+ or 86/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The sales team (80%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the IT department at IBM?
IBM's IT team rates their manager an A+ or 83/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The it team (60%) also doesn't feel comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the HR department at IBM?
IBM's HR team rates their manager an A+ or 85/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The hr team (60%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the Marketing department at IBM?
IBM's Marketing team rates their manager an A+ or 82/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The marketing team (56%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the Design department at IBM?
IBM's Design team rates their manager an A+ or 85/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The design team (75%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the Product department at IBM?
IBM's Product team rates their manager an A+ or 82/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The product team (67%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the Engineering department at IBM?
IBM's Engineering team rates their manager an A+ or 86/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The engineering team (54%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at IBM?
IBM employees rates their pay and overall compensation an A+ or 79/100. 77% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 36% of employees get raises every year.
How are the benefits at IBM for employees in Legal?
75% of IBM employees in Legal say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Legal also get 20-30 days of paid vacation.






