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Vast and Varying Company

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for less than 1 year
June 1, 2015
Belfast, Northern Ireland
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Prestigious reputation.

Spans most major cities in the world.

Despite its size, it is increasingly an amalgamation of acquisitions, so you will find plenty of sites and departments that have the feel of a small company or startup.

Cons

There are endless protocols and red tape when doing things, and any small company or startup feels like it is only temporary in an acquisition as the 'Bluewash' rolls in. It does feel like an acquisition machine, focusing on shareholder happiness rather than innovation.

Advice to Management

Reduce buzzword usage. Don't be so tight with money when it comes to basic equipment. The internal method of assessing performance (PBC) lacks respect from managers and juniors alike.

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