IBM UK Reviews
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Pros
Very good for educational opportunities and the ability to move between job roles.
Management are happy to support any career changes you wish.Cons
Remuneration is below market average. I joined on the graduate scheme 3 years ago, since when my responsibilities have increased considerably. Salary, however, has not & there is no outlook for it to do so. Talking to colleagues, this is a common theme - people chose to work at IBM not for salary but for the additional benefits which they offer.
Advice to Senior Management
Review the benefits package paid to top performing employees. It is very common for graduates to join IBM for a few years, get a lot of education & career development then move onto different employers, who frequently offer up to double the salary available at IBM.
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Business Development Manager in London, England (United Kingdom):
“Terrible dinosaur company”
Nov 13, 2009
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Consulting IT Specialist:
“Show no loyalty”
Oct 5, 2009
1 found helpful
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Anonymous in London, England (United Kingdom):
“Get to grips with a complex organisation or die”
Oct 8, 2009
1 found helpful
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Solution Architect:
“Not great - anonymous and 'fend for yourself'”
Sep 27, 2009
2 found helpful
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R&D in London, England (United Kingdom):
“IBM Drowns in Reporting Requirements”
Sep 22, 2009
2 found helpful
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Desktop Suppport Engineer in Nottingham, England (United Kingdom):
“Awful company - low morale, poor management”
Sep 22, 2009
2 found helpful
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Anonymous in Portsmouth, South East England, England (United Kingdom):
“The sooner I leave the better”
Aug 31, 2009
3 found helpful
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Managing Consultant in London, England (United Kingdom):
“Great company in a state of change”
Aug 26, 2009
1 found helpful
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Program Manager in Hursley, England (United Kingdom):
“No respect over C-plan pensions. IBM youngsters, I fear you're next to be attacked.”
Aug 16, 2009
2 found helpful