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IBM is still a good company to work for, but not what it used to be

Solution Architect
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for 20 years
December 29, 2012
Raleigh, North Carolina
3.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Breadth of technology Highly skilled work force Large community for skill tap

Cons

Loss of core value of respect for the individual. Too focused on short-term bottom line instead of maximizing long-term value. Bureaucracy. Too many restrictions on hiring, making it difficult to transition to other jobs.

Advice to Management

Relearn how to foster the sense of community and camaraderie that made IBM great. Stop focusing only on short-term returns and remember that the workforce you have is a great asset. If you stroke it, it will stroke you back.

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