Topics regarding layoffs at IBM

Topics regarding layoffs at IBM

How's the new CMO doing?

Been about 6 months since his arrival, what has he done? Will his name be added to the list of the former CMOs? Clay C 2024 - present Jon A 2022 - 2024 Carla P departed 2022 Michelle P departed 2021

This is just the start

Expect to see many, many more positions replaced by AI. Whether that's a good idea or whether it turns into a disaster down the line doesn't matter. Right now, it's saving money, so right now, it's going to keep happening. If you think your position... — read more 

In Defense of Arvind

Arvind Krishna is exactly the kind of visionary leader IBM needs in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Since taking the helm, he's steered the company with clarity, boldness, and a deep understanding of the technologies shaping our... — read more 

One out of six low performer

So on each team of six supposedly one will have to be ranked a lot performer and go on structured coaching and if same person for two years they get exited (with a pip as a formality). Is this the way they did things a few years ago? Some people... — read more 

Dismal IBM USA Job Market

Has anyone ever seen since a dismal IBM US job market?. There are virtually no US openings, maybe 2 or 3 across all IBM divisions. This is the worst that this has been in many many years. This has to be a major red flag to candidates is the US... — read more 

Mass layoff Warn notice

I don't see IBM on the list. But I would prepare to lose your job in May. List of companies doing mass layoffs due to trump administration... — read more 

9,000 job cuts

"Just ask the employees of IBM. The once-mighty tech giant made headlines when recent reports surfaced that some managers had been instructed to force out employees without a clear performance — a classic layoff strategy." ... — read more 

Salary cut option

If you had an option: take a salary cut or get laid off, what would you do. If salary cut what percentage would you be open to take.

Hatchet manager

I was told that you have to lookout for new upper level managers that are brought in to cut headcount and restructure. These same managers are moved around the company and refer to as hatchet manager. Do you know any of these by name?

I'm just going to leave this here

55% of Companies Regret AI Layoffs After Cutting Workers in Favor of Tech https://www.thehrdigest.com/55-of-companies-regret-ai-layoffs-hr-leaders-need-to-take-note/

USA Investment Plans Real or Not?

Saw this on Seeking Alpha. Pasted text here for those who do not have a subscription. “ IBM (NYSE:IBM) plans to invest $150B in the U.S. over the next five years to accelerate technology opportunity. The U.S. tech giant said the amount includes an... — read more 

IBM Is Back. Now It Must Prove Its Mettle in AI.

Worryingly, IBM doesn’t have much of a record of capitalizing on big technology shifts. No, no it doesn't. https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ibm-generative-ai-business-f3bf8203 ‘Big Blue’ has clawed back into investor favor, but needs to show... — read more 

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