I see people bragging that they badge in, have a coffee and leave. That is not return to office and is in violation. If you want to work remote, that is your choice but work remote with a different company. I go in at least 3 days, some weeks I go... — read more
Thousands of Layoffs at IBM, So IBM Pays Mainstream Media to Claim That IBM is Hiring (Paid Lies)
Put it down in your calendar for April 29th, 2031. Remember to check (in 2031) if IBM did, indeed, hire 750 people in Chicago for "quantum"... — read more
IBM to Add 750 Jobs in AI, Quantum Computing at Chicago Tech Hub
750 U.S. citizens? Certainly not. More on the same at the LinkedIn post --... — read more
IBM is Already Doing 'Voluntary' Layoffs This Year in Europe ('Buyouts' Ahead of Mass Layoffs)
There's now evidence that IBM does the "buyout" spiel to shake the tree and see what fruit falls. Later the chipping of the branches will... — read more
Arvind's house just sold for $2,375,000 - What time is his flight home to Bengaluru to live happily ever after?
What is the over/under betting for Arvind's golden parachute as IBM stock drops to $228 down from $324 in a year. I am going with $250,000,000. Look at the raid of IBM (and imagine the totals for all the other do nothing "execs") below for the last... — read more
$300 Million planned for Workforce rebalancing charges -- same as 2025
In the Q1 Earnings press release (April 22, 2026), WAY down to the financial tables section titled: “GAAP NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION” inside the table, you will see this line: “Workforce rebalancing charges” And see the number is... — read more
IBM Is in Excellent financial strength
IBM is in a strong financial position, backed by consistent cash flow, disciplined capital allocation, and a well-managed balance sheet under CFO Jim Kavanaugh. The company continues to invest strategically in high-growth areas like AI and hybrid... — read more
IBM's Debt Increased Over $5 Billion in 3 Months While IBM Laid Off Many in Europe, US, Confluent, HashiCorp, and Red Hat
An increase of $5,000,000,000+ in debt in just 3 months! https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/24/IBM_s_Debt_Increased_Over_5_Billion_in_3_Months_While_IBM_Laid_.shtml
IBM is doing Great
Good job guys! Keep it up! Great leaders lead to great results! You guys are ki-ling it!
IBM stock plunging!
Down 9% on opening. Is the jig up at IBM? Will they hit the RA button to try and salvage this sinking ship?
Band 7 promotions - NYC consulting
Are promotions happening this cycle and is NYC one of the main cities
IBM Posts Higher Sales, Buoyed by AI
Typical smoke and mirrors. https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/ibm-posts-higher-first-quarter-sales-buoyed-by-ai-990f6a0a Growing adoption of artificial-intelligence tools by businesses help boost the technology company’s quarterly results By:... — read more
IBM's Shares Have Just Collapsed Again as a Result of the Phony 'Results'
Of course all the so-called news is shallow parroting of IBM or "churnalism" void of real analysis. http://techrights.org/n/2026/04/22/IBM_s_Shares_Have_Just_Collapsed_Again_as_a_Result_of_the_Phony.shtml
Nobody here has any drive to make things better
Not the workers, not the managers. Why would we? Innovation isn't rewarded. Improvement isn't noticed. So everyone just does what they've always done and nothing ever gets better.
10 companies that have said they're doing AI-related layoffs - and IBM is one of them
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/10-companies-that-have-said-they-re-doing-ai-related-layoffs/ss-AA1RkQw8?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W099&cvid=b911c00093144e51d3f86416ea22c999&ei=37#image=7
Arvind's $2.3M home in CT seems to being sold - what does this mean? Back to the Home Land?
Does this mean Robbie "I look mahvelous in my hoodie and sneakers" Thomas soon takes over to be IBM CCO (Chief Cheerleading Officer)? https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/96-Norrans-Ridge-Dr-Ridgefield-CT-06877/57345758_zpid/
How IBM Is Measuring AI’s Real Impact on Productivity
(27 minute run time) https://www.wsj.com/video/how-ibm-is-measuring-ais-real-impact-on-productivity/E30AB12D-6125-4C4C-AB92-050C534B46F2 By: Wall Street Journal | March 26, 2026 Nickle LaMoreaux, chief human resources officer at IBM, discusses... — read more
IBM to reduce 20% of workforce in Slovakia
The US technology group IBM has begun a new round of job cuts in Bratislava, with hundreds of roles at risk as the company continues to scale back its workforce in Slovakia. Slovakia’s labour office has recorded a planned reduction of 439 positions... — read more
Arvind Krishna. An Immigrant success story
From modest background, Arvind Krishna is the kind of immigrant success story people should actually talk about more. He came to the U.S., built his career through skill and discipline, and rose to become CEO of one of the most important technology... — read more
GDP... How was yours?
A friend of mine still with IBM said his was much more than expected. Did Alvind and the PipMunks get more charitable?
Dear IBM Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 22
Will the decline continue? https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1257130/dear-ibm-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-april-22
IBM Pays $17 Million to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Through Illegal DEI Practices
Finally. Not much of a penalty. Should have been $17,000,000,000. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/ibm-pays-17-million-resolve-allegations-discrimination-through-illegal-dei-practices "The United States alleged that IBM took race, color, national... — read more
IBM Stock Is Having Its Worst Year Since 2002. Here’s Why It Just Got a Buy Rating.
The street can't be fooled. . . https://www.barrons.com/articles/ibm-stock-worst-year-since-2002-buy-rating-8cf1a185 By: Mackenzie Tatananni | April 10, 2026, 4:05 pm EDT Key Points IBM’s stock fell nearly 22% in 2026, yet one analyst... — read more
Mr Market doesn't lie
The market has spoken. A 20% drop in 4 months signals major fundamental issues at IBM. A falling stock price will put intense pressure on management to "shore up" the company and appease shareholders.
An IBM exec built an AI agent to prep for meetings — and said it saved hours every week
Very positive article, as it's nearly proof-of-concept that we're one step closer to getting executives completely replaced by AI bots. IBM's Dave McCann is using an AI agent to prepare for client meetings. He said "Digital Dave" helps him save... — read more
IBM AI Sting ---article from Seeking Alpha
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4888770-ibm-ai-sting You have to log in to get a free account to read. "International Business Machines Corporation faces as much AI-driven disruption risk as potential AI-driven growth, challenging the prior bullish... — read more
PIP/unemployment benefits question
If an IBM employee is put on a PIP - say for example - Seller not making their quota (assuming nothing else was a problem), and the employee is terminated as a result of the PIP, will IBM fight unemployment pay? I have received conflicting... — read more
Heard about Layoff at IBM
I heard from my colleague at IBM that a layoff is coming. Has anyone heard the same, or is it just a hoax? After the Oracle layoff, everyone on my project is worried.
You or your career don't matter in any way, shape, or form
Anyone who tells you IBM cares about your career is lying. There's no interest in developing people. None. The only focus is the stock number and the people at the top getting wealthier. Everything else is noise.
What does IBM do? Inside its AI, cloud & consulting business
The What IBM does today section is illuminating. . . https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/what-does-ibm-do
It's so unnecessarily complicated
Getting anything approved these days requires jumping through five layers of management. By the time someone finally signs off, the situation has already changed. Progress moves at a snail's pace because of all this red tape. When did we go from... — read more
IBM Fake Leadership
In all my years in consulting i have come across multiple fake leaders (aka.. A fake leader is an individual who prioritizes personal image, power, and self-interest over the well-being of their team and organization) but nothing like IBM consulting... — read more
Sad Example of IBM's Path
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU7aQ1tzBHc
NASA’s 1977 computers aboard Voyager are still working in interstellar space
When IBM dominated. Sadly now, not any more. https://www.popsci.com/science/nasa-voyager-computers-video/ From the video embedded in the article, decent amount of IBM equipment shown, but the highlight of the video is from 7:10-8:49, showing an... — read more
IBM partners with ARM
https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/ibm-announces-strategic-collaboration-arm-040100144.html This is far more strategic than first appears as it gives Enterprise customers options while feeding IBM’s strategy of buying SW... — read more
And Now for something completely different - the upcoming IBM Annual Meeting and Let's Create D-mber Business
Dunno about the rest of you out in cyberspace, but I made sure that I got my printed copy of the upcoming IBM Shareholders Business meeting and what the agenda is all about. It's an eyeopener for quite a lot of stuff and if you're an IBM shareholder... — read more
Here are what the AI LLM models think of IBM LOL
My favorite is #12. What is yours? The Corporate Culture: 1 I've Been Moved (A classic, referencing constant reorganizations) 2 Id--ts Becoming Managers 3 Inertia Builds Mediocrity 4 Inside Bureaucratic Maze 5 Insecure Business Machines 6... — read more
IBM Federal
Have any Band 10s in IBM Federal Government Consulting been laid off?
We hired a lot of lackluster talent recently
I'm taking it this is not intentional and we're having trouble attracting good talent? Which wouldn't surprise me one bit.