IBM Benefits
Employer Summary
IBM offers a competitive benefits program, designed to help employees build a solid financial foundation for meeting a diverse array of needs — health care, income protection, retirement security, and personal interests. As of January 1, 2012, newly hired regular employees are eligible for the programs described here.
Key features:
- Health Benefits Portfolio that provides strong support for employee well-being (Health Incentive Program) and preventive care, comprehensive coverage to meet a range of medical situations, and solid protection against the cost of serious illness or injury
- Watson™ artificial intelligence software available for US employees to help identify appropriate cancer treatments and options for clinical trials
- Retirement Program that helps build future financial security through the 401(k) Plus Plan and other capital accumulation programs
- Income Protection in case of serious illness, injury or death, including life insurance and disability benefits
- Opportunity to follow leisure pursuits through vacation and holiday programs
Employee Benefit Reviews
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- Vacation & Paid Time Off (337 comments)
“Nice to have paid time off for life events and major family issues.”
- IBM May 25, 2017Star Star Star Star Star
Best: 100% company match 401(k) up to 6% salary, with plenty of investment options through Fidelity Investments. Worst: No health & exercise facilities or discounts.
- IBM May 25, 2017Star Star Star Star Star
Work/ Life balance dose not exit in reality.
- IBM May 23, 2017Star Star Star Star Star
Overall good employee health benefits. Great supporter of work-life balance.
- IBM May 23, 2017Star Star Star Star Star
IBM recruiting has a great work/life balance, the capability to work remote is great for eliminating the commute and enhancing productivity.
- IBM May 21, 2017Star Star Star Star Star
very flexible vacation plan and telecommuting is an option for portions of your week. College admissions help, free individual or family counseling each year.
- IBM May 20, 2017Star Star Star Star Star
All of the benefits are good, health care is a bit pricey
- IBM May 18, 2017Star Star Star Star Star
It was alright not the worst and not the best benefits
- IBM May 24, 2017Star Star Star Star Star
Offer Health Savings Accounts, 401(K) match, not very good salary increases.
- IBM May 23, 2017Star Star Star Star Star
My family if very healthy so IBM provides a High Deductible option with HSA at a very low price.
- IBM May 22, 2017Star Star Star Star Star
Best - Selection of health care plans, HSA - Paid vacation days for Full Timers, usual federal/state holidays - Worst - Work From Home is being killed off, in favor for "co-location". Not just go into the closest office near you, but to the office that will be decided for you - in any part of the country. That means uprooting your family and life and moving. - 401K match, but the match is provided at the end of the year. If you leave or are laid off before December 15th, there's nothing. - Bonus, if there is one its not much i.e. low 3 figures. - Healthcare incentives are confusing and difficult to obtain.
Benefits Summary
List based on reports from current and former employees. It may not be complete.
Insurance, Health & Wellness
- Checkmark Health Insurance (1,376)
- Checkmark Dental Insurance (401)
- Checkmark Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (395)
- Checkmark Vision Insurance (393)
- Checkmark Health Savings Account (HSA) (403)
- Checkmark Life Insurance (397)
- Checkmark Supplemental Life Insurance (375)
- Checkmark Disability Insurance (389)
- Checkmark Occupation Accident Insurance (316)
- Health Care On-Site
- Checkmark Mental Health Care (376)
- Checkmark Retiree Health & Medical (272)
- Checkmark Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (372)
Financial & Retirement
- Checkmark Pension Plan (97)
- Checkmark 401K Plan (1,369)
- Checkmark Retirement Plan (993)
- Checkmark Employee Stock Purchase Plan (385)
- Checkmark Performance Bonus (319)
- Checkmark Stock Options (226)
- Checkmark Equity Incentive Plan (196)
- Checkmark Supplemental Workers' Compensation (290)
- Checkmark Charitable Gift Matching (314)
Family & Parenting
- Checkmark Maternity & Paternity Leave (1,341)
- Checkmark Work From Home (1,252)
- Checkmark Fertility Assistance (200)
- Dependent Care
- Checkmark Adoption Assistance (323)
- Childcare
- Checkmark Reduced or Flexible Hours (321)
- Checkmark Military Leave (359)
- Checkmark Family Medical Leave (371)
- Checkmark Unpaid Extended Leave (348)
Vacation & Time Off
- Checkmark Vacation & Paid Time Off (1,367)
- Checkmark Sick Days (355)
- Checkmark Paid Holidays (402)
- Checkmark Volunteer Time Off (283)
- Checkmark Sabbatical (155)
- Checkmark Bereavement Leave (353)
Perks & Discounts
- Checkmark Employee Discount (1,249)
- Free Lunch or Snacks
- Checkmark Employee Assistance Program (379)
- Gym Membership
- Commuter Checks & Assistance
- Pet Friendly Workplace
- Checkmark Mobile Phone Discount (311)
- Company Car
- Checkmark Company Social Events (236)
- Checkmark Travel Concierge (182)
- Checkmark Legal Assistance (177)
Professional Support
- Checkmark Diversity Program (373)
- Checkmark Job Training (285)
- Checkmark Professional Development (318)
- Apprenticeship Program
- Checkmark Tuition Assistance (249)
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