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Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for 20 years
November 3, 2015
Austin, Texas
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative Outlook
Pros

The people we work with are fantastic. Benefits are somewhat competitive. The work is interesting. It's a big name, as everyone knows: "IBM".

Cons

Performance evaluations with a forced bell curve. Middle management seems out of control and not aligned with CEO directives. Periods of wild hiring and spending are followed by layoffs and total budget shutdowns.

Advice to Management

Communication! Make sure everyone from the CEO down to the worker is aligned and knows the direction everyone is taking.

For example, if HR sends a global note with a policy change, make sure all levels of management are going to follow it.

Invest in your employees. Control the budget at all levels.

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