IBM

Great team culture and supportive colleagues who make work enjoyable.

Opportunities to work on interesting projects with advanced technology.

Flexibility to work from home helps productivity and work-life balance.

Career progression can feel unclear with limited ownership opportunities. Requests for flexible working are ignored, and return-to-office mandates of three or more days reduce productivity. Salary increases and benefits are not always competitive compared to the market, and there are no bonuses for individual contributors. A significant amount of work is being transferred to lower-cost locations, which can impact morale and career growth opportunities locally.

Provide clear career paths and create opportunities for employees to own impactful projects. Recognize contributions with performance-based bonuses and fair annual salary increases. Respect flexible working requests and avoid mandating office presence when it does not add value. Balance cost-saving measures with retaining talent and providing growth opportunities across all regions.