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Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people?
If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.
Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.
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IBM Company Culture
IBM Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.7/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Diversity
A+Executive Team
A+Gender
A+IBM CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Arvind Krishna
86 /100
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Diversity at IBM
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at IBM have rated Team, Executive Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at IBM
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at IBM have rated Team, Executive Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
IBM eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
49
IBM employees are 49% more likely to recommend IBM as a great place to work
| 63% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 14% | Detractors |
IBM Company News
Come check out IBM current career openings!
February 10th, 2021February 9th, 2021February 11th, 2021
https://www.ibm.com/employment/
IBM Careers
IBM Careers. Job seeker information about IBM, how we work, Global careers and employment “Do your best work ever”
Environmental Sustainability & Diversity & Inclusion Goals
July 7th, 2021July 6th, 2021July 8th, 2021
BM is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, investing in HBCUs & STEM for Girls, developing principles for ethical AI and more. Discover how: https://ibm.co/3jvm9GH or https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ibm_ibm-is-committed-to-achieving-net-zero-greenhouse-activity-6816017699890589696-RZUM
Accelerating the Journey of Diversity and Inclusion
April 13th, 2021April 12th, 2021April 14th, 2021
https://newsroom.ibm.com/Accelerating-the-Journey-of-Diversity-and-Inclusion
Accelerating the Journey of Diversity and Inclusion
In 2020, the convergence of racial injustice and the global pandemic amplified the stark need for swift and greater progress in the quest for equality and equity from society and businesses.
The Self-Assembled IBM Team Behind Two Widely Used COVID-19 Data Tracking Tools
February 10th, 2021February 9th, 2021February 11th, 2021
https://newsroom.ibm.com/index.php?s=34178&item=31953
The Self-Assembled IBM Team Behind Two Widely Used COVID-19 Data Tracking Tools
For Misha Sulpovar, an AI product leader at IBM’s The Weather Company, COVID-19 was personal.
IBM employees join the rallying call to build visors for NHS staff
February 10th, 2021February 9th, 2021February 11th, 2021
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/think/uk-en/ibm-employees-join-the-rallying-call-to-build-visors-for-nhs-staff/
IBM employees join the rallying call to build visors for NHS staff - IBM United Kingdom - Blog
IBM staff with 3D printers are volunteering to turn their devices and skills to help alleviate the shortage of protective face visors for hospitals. Within just the first few days of a rallying call for help, a shipment of 20 visors was created and sent to a grateful University Hospital Southampton. Over 300 have now […]
Working at IBM
Working at IBM is rated highly by 3752 employees, across various culture dimensions. IBM employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting IBM’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at IBM was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at IBM
A+
Overall Company Culture at IBM is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
IBM ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
IBM Employee Reviews
Out of 14889 IBM employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping IBM improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
Positive Reviews From IBM Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The coverage for starting a family or growing a family in several different ways
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?This is a kind but high-performance culture. Everyone is driven to do their best, and kind with one another when we experience shortfalls and failures. We learn from our failures and are open about them, leading us to do even better work the next time around with support from one another.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Work life balance is a priority
Constructive Feedback From IBM Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?more RSUs and higher salary
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am ok with the compensation.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I do not feel undervalued, I feel for the amount of work and responsibility my compensation should reflect.
IBM Company Information
IBM Company Overview
Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities. Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone. It’s time to define your career.
IBM was founded in 1911 and its current CEO is Arvind Krishna. Since its inception 115 years ago, IBM has grown to 260000 employees.
IBM Mission, Vision & Values
IBM Mission Statement
Our mission and purpose is to be a catalyst that makes the world work better. A catalyst is an agent of change. As catalysts, IBMers collaborate to release new energy. We forge partnerships and bring together powerful combinations of people and technology. We combine the methods of science with the dynamism business to do things neither could do on its own. We solve difficult problems and amplify the impact of our solutions with speed and scale. Our work is focused on the most mission-critical systems on the planet: electrical grids, airlines, mobile networks, banks, transportation systems, healthcare systems. These systems are more than just engines of economic growth. They are the systems that support modern society. In making them faster, more productive, and more secure, we don’t just make business work better, we make the world work better.
IBM Vision Statement
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
IBM Values
- Dedication to every client's success
- Innovation that matters
- Trust and personal responsibility in all
| Headquarter | Armonk, NY 10504 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ibm.com |
| Founding Date | 1911 |
| Tel | 800-IBM-4YOU (800-426-496 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | IBM |
| Jobs | www.ibm.com/jobs |
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IBM Employees
IBM has 260000 employees. 3752 employees at IBM have reviewed IBM across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 3752 IBM employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at IBM are pleased with their total compensation at IBM, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at IBM are extremely happy with their team. 3752 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at IBM are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at IBM believe the environment at IBM is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at IBM is comfortably fast. About 57% of the employees at IBM work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at IBM are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
IBM employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at IBM report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at IBM have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
95% of IBM employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
IBM employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
85% of IBM employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
IBM employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
93% of IBM employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining IBM - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining IBM is that the company was very prepared on their first day. IBM employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
IBM KPIs and OKRs
IBM KPIs and OKRs are most clear in the Executive department and HR department, whilst employees in IT and Product departments think their goals least clear. Out of 3361 IBM employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2984 have said yes.
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IBM CEO & Leadership
86 /100
IBM CEO Awards and Recognitions
IBM’s CEO Arvind Krishna started in this role in 2020. Arvind’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. With a high CEO score, Arvind Krishna has won the Best CEOs in 2023. In addition, Arvind has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2023 specifically for Diversity, making IBM’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. IBM’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Entry Level experience, Hispanic or Latino employees, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, employees with the company for Over 10 Years, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to IBM’s competitors, Arvind Krishna ranks right above Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Under Krishna’s leadership, IBM employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Perks And Benefits and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where IBM could stand to see real improvement.
IBM Leadership
The IBM Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Arvind Krishna, CMO Felicity Carson, and Chief Technology Officer Bridget Karlin
Arvind Krishna CEO / President
Arvind Krishna serves as the CEO / President of IBM.
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Diversity & Inclusion at IBM
Diverse employees at IBM score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing IBM in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at IBM across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
IBM Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
IBM PTO
IBM's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 57% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is IBM's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. IBM's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
IBM Internship Program
Acquiring a position in IBM's Internship Program is generally somewhat difficult. Why intern at IBM? Employees are extremely happy at IBM and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. IBM employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 54% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at IBM?
Engineering
Product
Design
Marketing
HR
IT
Sales
Very Difficult5%
Somewhat Difficult50%
Not Difficult30%
Difficult5%
Does Not Offer Internships10%
Answered by 20 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult29%
Somewhat Difficult43%
Not Difficult14%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships14%
Answered by 7 Product Interns
Very Difficult50%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 4 Design Interns
Very Difficult10%
Somewhat Difficult60%
Not Difficult10%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships20%
Answered by 10 Marketing Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult50%
Difficult25%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 4 HR Interns
Very Difficult14%
Somewhat Difficult29%
Not Difficult28%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships29%
Answered by 7 IT Interns
Very Difficult14%
Somewhat Difficult14%
Not Difficult29%
Difficult14%
Does Not Offer Internships29%
Answered by 7 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding IBM
Who is the CEO of IBM?
IBM CEO is Arvind Krishna, their score by employees is 86
What is IBM eNPS?
The eNPS for IBM is 49
What is IBM revenue?
IBM revenue is $79B
How many employees work in IBM?
IBM has 260000 employees
Who are IBM competitors?
IBM main competitors are Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon
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