Does IBM still support international transfers, in my particular case it'd be from the EU to the USA. Large scale SAP implementations experience, 4 years with IBM - 11 w/SAP, moving due to a family situation (wife is being transferred to the USA) - I... — read more
IBM Had No Innovation in 30+ years
This is from Forbes, via BI, Khosla nails it here... Vinod Khosla, former Sun Microsystems founder and the billionaire founder of famed Silicon Valley venture firm Khosla Ventures, was instrumental in the rise of what we now think of as the computer... — read more
Professional Marketplace
My 2 year long project (joined straight from school) is almost over and I am panicking. Tried to find something new through my modest IBM network, it does not work. Here is a question for all of you with more experience - do I stand a chance of... — read more
Worldwide Marketing headed for massive informal RA
IBM is doing away with the remote employee. WW marketing individuals will be told their jobs are now in one of four cities in the US. You either move to that city with a pathetic relocation package that they offer college kids or you're out in 90... — read more
Watson's Enterprise Ready
Enjoy reading this: >The transformative potential of the iOS enterprise took a huge step forward this week, with IBM giving iPhone users in-app access to the powerful cognitive capabilities of IBM Watson, using MobileFirst for iOS apps... — read more
IBM / CUBS
Ginnie was sitting behind home plate, in tee front row, to the Cubs side of the field. Way to go girl! Go IBM...
Job creation at Baton Rouge IBM facility falls short of 2016 target
https://www.businessreport.com/article/job-creation-baton-rouge-ibm-facility-falls-short-2016-target The Baton Rouge IBM Client Innovation Center fell 67 jobs short of the 500 full-time-equivalent positions it was suppose to create by June 30 under... — read more
IBM Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend; Authorizes $3 Billion for Stock Repurchase
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161025006267/en/ "The board today also authorized $3 billion in additional funds for use in the company’s stock repurchase program. IBM said it will repurchase shares on the open market or in private... — read more
New RA's Coming From Post On Another Site
More layoffs coming weekend after Thanksgiving with the last day being end of February. 17 years last 12 with the Special Events team that hosts IBM.COM plus all of IBMs sports marketing websites. Had 70 people in the org before and after these cuts... — read more
Have an "Open Door" Policy
One of the biggest obstacles that employees faces at IBM is how they can communicate with directors and up... They may not feel comfortable approaching the boss, and as a result of this apprehension, many employees may choose to avoid bringing up... — read more
In three debates, H-1B visa untouched by Clinton and Trump
http://www.computerworld.com/article/3132962/it-outsourcing/in-three-debates-h-1b-visa-untouched-by-clinton-and-trump.html In three presidential debates, including the final one Wednesday night, the two candidates did not talk about the H-1B visa... — read more
For recent RA older people if didn't sign severance papers
Sent to Watching IBM in regards status of class action as it relates to age in job cuts: I contacted Brent and we have 7 interested parties that also qualify (i.e. Resourced, over 40 and did not sign severance agreement)… That puts us almost half the... — read more
Go to the Ayco site and...
New round of RA's supposed to start this week or very soon. That's our reward for busting our butts, while the execs will be showered with bonuses, raises, and more stock. I suggest a silent walkout. Most of us in IBM work from home. How about... — read more
IBM job numbers fall again; more incentives on hold
No surprise with all the RA's http://www.abc17news.com/news/top-stories/ibm-job-numbers-fall-again-more-incentives-suspended/125054191
IBM: You Can't Fool All Of The People All Of The Time
http://seekingalpha.com/article/4012853-ibm-fool-people-time [Unable to post entire article, as hit the maximum allowable characters, so register at SA to access the link directly: it's a spot-on worthwhile read. However, including one excerpt... — read more
IBM almost halts long series of sales declines Legacy operations cancel out advances in growth businesses such as cloud and analytics
https://www.ft.com/content/bb996cec-94bb-11e6-a80e-bcd69f323a8b "At $19.2bn, revenues at the US IT company were only $54m lower in the third quarter than a year before, and ahead of the $19bn most analysts had been expecting. Earnings also topped... — read more
Just got fired from IBM today.
Just got fired from IBM today. I'm 64 and so was expecting the axe to fall at any time. All the people who are my age are either being let go or retiring, IBM seems to want younger, cheaper employees as a conscious policy.
Taken from HP page here on layoffs dot com
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/6-things-id-do-i-got-laid-off-ibm-j-t-o-donnell?trk=mp-reader-card For the ones that voluntarily decide to stay... NO ONE is safe at HPE. No matter how "business critical" you think you and/or your role are, you are... — read more
IBM Revenue, Profit Keep Going Down
All four major financial web sites have this as a top story. As for us - we'll feel the pain again. And, the dividends will keep coming for sure, stock buybacks will continue and Ginni Rometty will continue to unload massive piles of cash for her... — read more
10 Blue-Chip Stocks You Should Sell Right Now
Just in case it wasn't on everyone's to-do list for Mon. morning, 10/17 before IBM announces 3Q Results later in the afternoon, here's a reminder: http://investorplace.com/2016/10/blue-chip-stocks-to-sell-right-now/view-all/ "International Business... — read more
IBM Brand Value Collapses 19%
http://247wallst.com/technology-3/2016/10/05/ibm-brand-value-collapses-19/ "The failure of IBM's turnaround continues to smother the business. IBM's shares are off 17% in the past two years, against a 9% improvement in the S&P 500. IBM's revenue in... — read more
Revenue Slide
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The layoffs of 1993 and great Pension Fiasco of 1999
I am relatively new to IBM (3 yr) - someone in a thread below mentioned "The layoffs of 1993 and great Pension Fiasco of 1999" - would one of you who have been around for a while be able to shine more light on the two events mentioned here? I am... — read more
This week's (and it's early folks!) IBM Screwup
Again, here's what happens when you fire your experienced, dedicated, knowledgeable staff in order to save money and replace them with off shore and on shore inexperienced workers with bogus degrees. This is the price you pay. IBM customers, caveat... — read more
IBM was not a "horrible" place to work for me.
IBM was not a "horrible" place to work for me. I got to work with a lot of very smart, talented folks. And I had several managers that helped me stay on through a series of medical issues that took me out for months at a time. No medical leave and I... — read more
IBM Germany sends redundancy letters to 600 workers
IBM Germany has sent redundancy notices to around 600 employees. This was the first series of forced redundancies in IBM Germany's history. Previously, the company has used voluntary redundancies to reduce its workforce. IBM said the job cuts were... — read more
IBM Australia staffer blames ageism for unfair dismissal
Former IBM senior portfolio marketing professional Jack Verdins is demanding $347,889 in compensation after being made redundant following a 36-year career with the company. IBM handed Verdins his notice on 7 March, saying a restructure of the... — read more
After 32 years...
I was part of a 2015 deal (that went through Ginni's office after a press comment) that netted IBM a pretty penny. I expected some reflection on my 2015 performance... The two reps on the deal got to go to Hawaii. I got a PIP then RA'd. It's a cheap... — read more
Bad News for IBM Hybrid Cloud
This is not good for IBM's hybrid cloud ambitions: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/10/06/aws_has_a_lousy_hybrid_cloud_story_vmware_might_fix_that_soon/
The Game is Rigged
Another H1B Rant (for Cognizant, but there is reference to IBM): https://www.thelayoff.com/t/EjgnJOS or @EjgnJOS
IBM Makes Clients Pay the Price
I'm betting that Ginni's paycheck is correct every time. http://ipolitics.ca/2016/10/05/australian-case-similar-to-phoenix-pay-debacle-wasnt-on-governments-radar/
The PIPs are coming...
Looks like IBM figured out how to get a new wave of people out before they have to pay the 401k match on Dec 15. Employees are reporting that they are being placed on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for 30 days. No improvement equals fired. Same... — read more
IBM Stock History: 1 Chart You Have to See
http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/10/03/ibm-stock-history-1-chart-you-have-to-see.aspx "IBM missed the boat on the ongoing revolutions in mobile and cloud computing, and it's been scrambling to adjust to the changing technology landscape ever since... — read more
Unica 9.1 Implementation
One of the many things that you will never hear a word about is the implementation of Unica 9.1 by the various divisions on IBM. The final cut over from the old version (7.5) to the new version is the end of the month and its going to be a disaster... — read more
IBM makes meek apology for Oz #CensusFail, offers no fail detail
IBM skipped the part for RCA for prolong outages http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/08/11/ibm_makes_meek_apology_for_oz_censusfail_offers_no_fail_detail/
Yet another IBM screwup
This one has national security implications for Australia. I know IBM has been screwing up at the US Customs & Border Patrol account for many years. This is the result of demoralizing and purging your most skilled employees:... — read more
More IBM Screwups
The list keeps growing. Keep in mind, you'll only ever hear about the government ones, due to disclosure rules. All of the corporations that IBM causes outages in don't report their production outages and failed projects caused by IBM, because it's... — read more
GBS To Be Sold Off
The current rumor is that GBS is being shaped up to be sold off. The growth units are starting to take shape and earn revenue, but those figures aren't being earned in GBS. Additionally, a lot of the GBS work is now being done by the respective... — read more
Comparing Contractor vs Employee
Would someone be able to give me some insight on what an IBM regular employee gets for health insurance? Also if you can compare a regular employee pay vs contractor pay, bonuses etc... I've been a contractor that just got promoted to a fairly... — read more
IT workers brace for outsourcing, layoffs at health insurer
http://www.computerworld.com/article/3122431/it-outsourcing/it-workers-brace-for-outsourcing-layoffs-at-health-insurer.html Employees anticipate that the IT work will be moved offshore, and that they will be training their replacements. They are... — read more