IBM

• Opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in leading-edge technologies.
• Promotes imaginative and innovative thinking.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Variety of family HR programs.

IBM's top priority is money, at the cost of their employees. IBM has turned cheap on its employees.

Classroom education has essentially been demolished. Most all classes are on-line self-study and are very limited in selection. Many of those require management approval. If you are a programmer and want to take a class at a community college to enhance your skills that directly apply to your current position, the cost is yours! Even tuition as low as $125!

Employee health benefits have greatly reduced, with large deductibles and co-pays and limited in-network selection. Randy McDonald warned RTP, NC employees that if Obama was elected, IBMers would pay the price, and we have!

Business travel has greatly reduced. Educational conferences, even for top performers, are unheard of.

Coffee/tea, anyone? That will cost you the same price as Starbucks: $1.60 and more. No kidding! Nothing is free anymore! Cafeteria food quality has gone down, and their prices are more than outside the IBM facilities!

So, as to save money in utilities, office supplies, and workspace, IBM encourages work from home, thus reducing team spirit and production.

Salary and raises? They are getting more and more skimpy and give team members identical excuses, regardless of performance.

IBM should stand for INDIAN BUSINESS MACHINES. Outsourcing to India is huge and hurting so many IBM US employees. Job stability is threatened with outsourcing.

Investment in employees is an investment in your business. Our success is your success. Seek to please employees and their needs in return for revenue growth!