IBM

Very stable and successful company. Decent benefits, effective management, solid products, and strong software and services businesses.

Strong research division, which does most of the internal innovation, like the Watson project.

It's easy to get lost amid over 400,000 employees and many divisions and product lines. Political infighting between competing organizations can ruin your day. Opportunities for innovative work are limited, as the company innovates mainly by acquiring smaller, more innovative companies rather than innovating internally (other than in IBM research centers). The hardware business is struggling currently, but that could change.

Continue the push for more professional development for all employees. Consider more employee-friendly gestures like providing coffee and organizing local social events to build a sense of family and shared direction.