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
Most Commented
- Vacation & Paid Time Off(367 comments)
“Love the vacation and time off option. 12 holidays a year, some of the days are optional and depending on the years of service 15-25 days of vacation...”
- IBMAug 05, 2014StarStarStarStarStar
The 5% 401k matching + 1% "for free" is nice.
- IBMAug 06, 2014StarStarStarStarStar
Enrollment provides multiple options which can be tailored to meet financial and coverage needs.
- IBMAug 06, 2014StarStarStarStarStar
Still has 401k matches. Willing to pay up to 75% of in-vitro fertilization. Great with flex schedule.
- IBMAug 06, 2014StarStarStarStarStar
Pros - Comprehensive plan with health (medical, dental, vision), retirement (401K. with match) and vacation. Cons - Constant cost cutting has led to reduction in benefits over the years. Newer employees will likely not feel the impact, but those with longer tenure perceive a series of take aways.
- IBMAug 04, 2014StarStarStarStarStar
Time off, vacation, personal leave is generous
- IBMAug 03, 2014StarStarStarStarStar
I enjoyed the flexible work hours / telecommuting, the great health benefits, and the vacation time offered by the company.
- IBMAug 04, 2014StarStarStarStarStar
Best: health insurance package is as good as any
- IBMAug 02, 2014StarStarStarStarStar
Better than most. Limits due to overall health care challenges in the industry.
- IBMAug 03, 2014StarStarStarStarStar
Benefits package was cut year after year.
- IBMAug 06, 2014StarStarStarStarStar
There were no benefits to working at IBM.
Benefits Summary
List based on reports from current and former employees. It may not be complete.
Insurance, Health & Wellness
- CheckmarkHealth Insurance (1,454)
- CheckmarkDental Insurance (425)
- CheckmarkFlexible Spending Account (FSA) (416)
- CheckmarkVision Insurance (414)
- CheckmarkHealth Savings Account (HSA) (425)
- CheckmarkLife Insurance (418)
- CheckmarkSupplemental Life Insurance (393)
- CheckmarkDisability Insurance (407)
- CheckmarkOccupational Accident Insurance (336)
- Health Care On-Site
- CheckmarkMental Health Care (396)
- CheckmarkRetiree Health & Medical (289)
- CheckmarkAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (392)
Financial & Retirement
- CheckmarkPension Plan (99)
- Checkmark401K Plan (1,446)
- CheckmarkRetirement Plan (1,050)
- CheckmarkEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (407)
- CheckmarkPerformance Bonus (335)
- CheckmarkStock Options (237)
- CheckmarkEquity Incentive Plan (205)
- CheckmarkSupplemental Workers' Compensation (307)
- CheckmarkCharitable Gift Matching (333)
Family & Parenting
- CheckmarkMaternity & Paternity Leave (1,418)
- CheckmarkWork From Home (1,308)
- CheckmarkFertility Assistance (211)
- Dependent Care
- CheckmarkAdoption Assistance (341)
- Childcare
- CheckmarkReduced or Flexible Hours (337)
- CheckmarkMilitary Leave (377)
- CheckmarkFamily Medical Leave (389)
- CheckmarkUnpaid Extended Leave (366)
Vacation & Time Off
- CheckmarkVacation & Paid Time Off (1,448)
- CheckmarkSick Days (375)
- CheckmarkPaid Holidays (423)
- CheckmarkVolunteer Time Off (297)
- CheckmarkSabbatical (162)
- CheckmarkBereavement Leave (370)
Perks & Discounts
- CheckmarkEmployee Discount (1,324)
- Free Lunch or Snacks
- CheckmarkEmployee Assistance Program (402)
- Gym Membership
- Commuter Checks & Assistance
- Pet Friendly Workplace
- CheckmarkMobile Phone Discount (326)
- Company Car
- CheckmarkCompany Social Events (252)
- CheckmarkTravel Concierge (193)
- CheckmarkLegal Assistance (187)
Professional Support
- CheckmarkDiversity Program (393)
- CheckmarkJob Training (299)
- CheckmarkProfessional Development (336)
- Apprenticeship Program
- CheckmarkTuition Assistance (263)
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