IBM Benefits
Employer Summary
IBM offers a competitive benefits program, designed to support employees and their families across all dimensions of health: physical, mental, social, financial, and purpose.
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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- Health Insurance (818 comments)
“Employee health insurance is very reasonable with several options. Retiree health insurance is very expensive.”
- Vacation & Paid Time Off (424 comments)
“Up to 4 weeks depending on years of service + optional holidays.”
- IBMMay 18, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Excellent vacation time and insurance!
- IBMMay 17, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Great benefits, pretty comprehensive. Paid time off for charitable work. Fertility support and benefits. Good pregnancy policy and benefits. Good HSA insurance plan. Decent 401K matching.
- IBMMay 22, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Good benefits although employee costs continue to rise. Good 401K. Not sure about some of the extras like fertility and military leave
- IBMMay 21, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Pretty good options for medical, dental, and vision. Retiree medical is very expensive.
- IBMMay 20, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Flexible working hour is the best. Has 401 k, ESPP not as good as before. Health care have various choices. Yearly Bonus is small.
- IBMMay 20, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Good 401k match if you were there long enough to get “old” plan when they took pensions away.
- IBMMay 17, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
The benefits are standard that other companies offer. There is nothing out of the ordinary.
- IBMMay 17, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
Some perks include relocation comp, 401k, 4 weeks vacation, health insurance, money smart programs, they have a gym on site but the membership is not free, some employee discounts on select products/services
- IBMMay 16, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
You get your standard dental and prescription medication benefit. There are options for adding to pension if wanted and matching it at a certain percentage.
- IBMMay 16, 2018StarStarStarStarStar
401K is good Healthcare is very good No pension program
Benefits Summary
List based on reports from current and former employees. It may not be complete.
Insurance, Health & Wellness
- CheckmarkHealth Insurance (1,690)
- CheckmarkDental Insurance (512)
- CheckmarkFlexible Spending Account (FSA) (484)
- CheckmarkVision Insurance (498)
- CheckmarkHealth Savings Account (HSA) (511)
- CheckmarkLife Insurance (493)
- CheckmarkSupplemental Life Insurance (458)
- CheckmarkDisability Insurance (475)
- CheckmarkOccupational Accident Insurance (392)
- Health Care On-Site
- CheckmarkMental Health Care (460)
- CheckmarkRetiree Health & Medical (339)
- CheckmarkAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (461)
Financial & Retirement
- CheckmarkPension Plan (114)
- Checkmark401K Plan (1,680)
- CheckmarkRetirement Plan (1,234)
- CheckmarkEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (476)
- CheckmarkPerformance Bonus (387)
- CheckmarkStock Options (270)
- CheckmarkEquity Incentive Plan (236)
- CheckmarkSupplemental Workers' Compensation (362)
- CheckmarkCharitable Gift Matching (381)
Family & Parenting
- CheckmarkMaternity & Paternity Leave (1,639)
- CheckmarkWork From Home (1,501)
- CheckmarkFertility Assistance (254)
- Dependent Care
- CheckmarkAdoption Assistance (396)
- Childcare
- CheckmarkReduced or Flexible Hours (394)
- CheckmarkMilitary Leave (438)
- CheckmarkFamily Medical Leave (455)
- CheckmarkUnpaid Extended Leave (428)
Vacation & Time Off
- CheckmarkVacation & Paid Time Off (1,685)
- CheckmarkSick Days (451)
- CheckmarkPaid Holidays (510)
- CheckmarkVolunteer Time Off (346)
- CheckmarkSabbatical (191)
- CheckmarkBereavement Leave (431)
Perks & Discounts
- CheckmarkEmployee Discount (1,544)
- Free Lunch or Snacks
- CheckmarkEmployee Assistance Program (469)
- Gym Membership
- Commuter Checks & Assistance
- Pet Friendly Workplace
- CheckmarkMobile Phone Discount (385)
- Company Car
- CheckmarkCompany Social Events (306)
- CheckmarkTravel Concierge (232)
- CheckmarkLegal Assistance (224)
Professional Support
- CheckmarkDiversity Program (461)
- CheckmarkJob Training (356)
- CheckmarkProfessional Development (397)
- Apprenticeship Program
- CheckmarkTuition Assistance (305)
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