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Staff Are Just A Cost

Applications Manager
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for 20 years
April 10, 2017
London, England
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

It is a large company, so there are a lot of 'potential' opportunities.

Cons

The company's focus is on cost: bid low and then cut as much cost as possible to meet the contract. The main cost on any contract is people.

They are ruthless in their utilization of human resources. If you work for them, it will be a constant battle to keep your job.

If you work for them, the laptop you sit in front of is an asset; you are a cost.

Sadly, they are no different from many large companies.

Advice to Management

People have knowledge and experience, and can adapt and create value if encouraged. It does not do to spout the 'corporate message' about how the employee is valued when all actions are contrary to that message.

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