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Very Good Career with Below Average Work Environment

Solutions Architect
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 20 years
November 11, 2017
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

There is a solid career path inside IBM. You can plan the next 5 years and find the necessary education and work opportunities to meet your career goals. The opportunities are always of a large scale, which gives great experience. You can learn a multitude of technologies inside IBM as well.

Cons

The environment is not healthy because the company is so vertical and divided into many silos. That leaves a big room for inefficient operation, as well as putting the wrong people in the wrong positions. The general atmosphere is not encouraging to creativity, as it is always handicapped by a slow process. The rewards and compensation are not based on competency, and it is so hard to retain people financially.

Advice to Management

Adopt an agile approach in running the company.

Be more flat and competency-based, and always have a global monitoring on how people work and how departments collaborate.

Push for integration inside your company and simplify your work processes and operations.

Get a more competent and friendly HR.

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