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The good, the bad, and the ugly!

Advisory Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 20 years
December 14, 2012
Providence, Rhode Island
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Pay, flexible work schedule, access to brilliant minds! Had the privilege of working with some great individuals.

Cons

Pitting team against team, performance measurement tools did not give managers enough leeway.

Line managers really had very little say in employee reviews and compensation.

Teamwork was promoted, however not supported.

Cost reduction trumped quality every time.

Focus was way too much on short-term rather than long-term goals.

Advice to Management

Stop playing 'the game' and take a stand and make what was a terrific company terrific again!

Hire North American workforce rather than offshoring.

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