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Dog eat dog workplace these days

Staff Software Developer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for less than 1 year
September 30, 2008
Markham, Ontario
3.0
Doesn't RecommendDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Flextime and a flex workplace help with personal/work life balance.

Cons

The annual ranking system can be oppressive, and ranking results seldom reflect the real contributions of "quieter" employees. Solid performers who prefer to shun the limelight are frequently left lower in the rankings than they should be. This, in turn, can have negative repercussions on their salary levels and employment security.

Too many managers reward flash in the annual rankings, even unproductive flash, ahead of solid contributors working out of the spotlight. Downsizing and the threat of further downsizing are creating a culture of climbing over coworkers' backs at any cost to stay ahead of the pack.

Advice to Management

Stop holding offshore outsourcing over our heads. We're not India.

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