http://www.zdnet.com/article/aws-microsoft-seen-rated-top-dogs-in-iaas-in-gartners-magic-quadrant/
An Embarrassing Cloud Showing for IBM
This could be one of the nails in the coffin - a huge embarrassment for IBM's primary 'strategic imperative', this is the "emperor has no clothes" moment for IBM cloud, the cat is finally out of the bag. IBM's cloud and other products are just plain... — read more
Duped by IBM unpaid overtime and wages
I want to bring this to every future or current Ibm employee or contractor , if Ibm wants you to work long extra hours and tell you claim less then what you work ask you to talk day off but they never let you take that day off nor they pay over time... — read more
What You Can Learn From IBM's Massive Turnaround Failure
http://www.inc.com/walter-simson/what-you-can-learn-from-ibms-massive-turnaround-failure.html
Question
I think I am about to be RA'd - Cannot specify my details (loc/div/dpt), however I've been here under 2 years. How do they do layoffs here - mechanically. Call? Conf Call? HR only? etc. Please let me know.
In the Belly of the IBM Beast
In the Belly of the IBM Beast By an anonymous IBM employee https://watchingibm.com/
Putting Lipstick on a Pig, IBM Style
http://www.mauldineconomics.com/connecting-the-dots/putting-lipstick-on-a-pig-ibm-style
"IBM Layoff Epidemic Spreads Worldwide", The Misfortunes of Working for the Company
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ibm-layoff-epidemic-spreads-worldwide-misfortunes-working-desisto
Latest on IBM layoffs? Any more information come to light? Areas of reduction? No news is good news?
IBM Execs Selling Stock
Here's all you need to know. IBM executives/insiders are selling off their shares slowly, trying to keep it on the down low. They sure know which way the wind blows, like any employee does, seeing the chaos and demoralization inside every day. Rumor... — read more
This is bad news right?
Recieved an invite to a meeting with an operations manager in about a week or so - meeting invite has no information as to what it is. About 40-45 of us from various departments. It's gonna be some RA thing right? I assumed it would be done 1:1 but... — read more
Frequency of the RAs
What freaks me out the most is the frequency of the RAs. I think that I've had it, I need to act on my own terms rather than wait to be tapped out.
Bonus Q - GBS - band7
Would someone be kind enough and explain to me what the bonus structure looks like, on what it's based and how its structured around utilization vs 'rating'? I just started at IBM in Feb in GBS - band7 - as of now my utilization is excellent. For... — read more
GTS Security and Cloud
How safe are jobs in Security and Cloud? Thoughts?
H1B and Green Cards statistics
https://icert.doleta.gov/index.cfm?event=ehLCJRExternal.dspLCRLanding Check out the link above. IBM is still sponsoring H1B visas and Green Cards. Under Case Type drop down PERM is for Green Cards. How can they sponsor H1Bs and Green Cards when so... — read more
A new joiner question
I have been extended an offer for a senior position in one of the "hot" CAMSS areas. I am aware that the firm is struggling and that revenue has been declining for years - tons of layoffs too.... How is the restructuring doing internally? Will there... — read more
The Netherlands RA Email
All, As all of you know, in March IBM Nederland started an information and consultation process with the Works Council about rebalancing our workforce. I like to inform you in detail about the context, the process, the current status and the next... — read more
Bluemix problems?
Why is it crashing so often? I mean, besides the obvious, what's the problem with Bluemix? Seems like at least twice a week now we have issues, something gets seriously broken and takes down my apps, or the whole interface just goes 404 on me. It's... — read more
For Older Workers, Getting a New Job Can Be a Gamble
http://www.nbcnews.com/business/careers/older-workers-getting-new-job-can-be-gamble-n605471
Italian IBM Laboratories - IBM sold to HCL Technologies.
The sale of some IBM branches started in Italy as already reported by Lee Conrad on Watching IBM Facebook page. The Indian Company HCL Technologies will buy on 1st of September 2016 the first part of the Italian IBM Laboratories. At the moment it... — read more
Leaked IBM email says cutting 'redundant' jobs is a 'permanent and ongoing' part of its business model
http://www.businessinsider.com/ibm-cutting-redundant-jobs-is-permanent-business-model-says-email-2016-7
More IBM mass layoffs coming - This time to the Netherlands in a first
http://wraltechwire.com/more-ibm-mass-layoffs-coming-this-time-to-the-netherlands/15828322/
Clinton wants to ‘staple’ green cards on STEM grads' diplomas
http://www.computerworld.com/article/3089314/it-careers/clinton-wants-to-staple-green-cards-on-stem-grads-diplomas.html As president, Hillary Clinton would support the automatic granting of green cards, or permanent residency, to foreign students who... — read more
The Chickens are Finally Coming Home to Roost
What a tsunami for IBM. Not only has Brexit dragged the stock down badly, just in time for it to take it's usual quarterly beating when the 2Q results are announced in a few weeks, but now key employees are defecting to competitors in droves. Every... — read more
Leaving GTS Canada / Short Time
I was hired on a year ago to GTS Canada, but I'm really not enjoying my time with the company (a long story, things did not pan out as promised). Is there anything I should be concerned or worried about when leaving the company after being on board... — read more
IBM: Behind the Acquisitions, Things are Getting Worse, Says Credit Suisse
http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2016/06/23/ibm-behind-the-acquisitions-things-are-getting-worse-says-credit-suisse/
From Watson Jr to Watson AI: IBM's changed, and Papa Watson wouldn't approve
Very good written article http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/06/23/ibm_spirit_thomas_watson_jr/
The mainframe is dead. Long live the mainframe!
http://www.cringely.com/2016/06/15/mainframe-dead-long-live-mainframe/ The death knell. . .
The inside story of why Cisco's 4 most powerful engineers really quit — and why many employees are relieved
http://www.businessinsider.com/why-ciscos-rock-star-engineers-quit-2016-6 "It was a vote of no confidence in Robbins," Hmmmmm. . .
Victory for IBM employees in Bromont
http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/victory-for-ibm-employees-in-bromont-582980761.html MONTREAL, June 14, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - In a historic judgment made public yesterday, Judge François P. Duprat of the Superior Court of Quebec ordered IBM Canada... — read more
Laid-off Americans are starting to speak out about losing jobs to foreign workers
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article83460782.html
Oh, Agile!
So if you are in IBM you are being bombarded with Agile terms and have likely watched some videos at least of what Agile means as a culture. But the motion is unfortunately failing and will continue to fail in GTS because at the highest levels IBM is... — read more
Laid-Off Americans, Required to Zip Lips on Way Out, Grow Bolder
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/us/laid-off-americans-required-to-zip-lips-on-way-out-grow-bolder.html?_r=0 "On April 20, about two dozen employees of EmblemHealth, a health insurer, protested outside its offices in Manhattan after the company... — read more
IBM W2 - Download Link
I left in 2015, would someone be able to tell me if a link for downloading IBM W2 is available for non-employees. If yes, please post the link here or let me know who to call to request it.
Random Question
Am I allowed to install non-corporate approved software on my machine? I am using TeamViewer to control my home automation via a computer installed at home and would like to have it installed but I am not sure if this would put me in some kind of... — read more
McDonald's Have It Right With Cuts
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160603/NEWS07/160609925/mcdonalds-offers-buyouts-to-hundreds-of-headquarters-employees?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social Employees attended departmental meetings this week to... — read more
Raise = RA?
I've been performing very well at work in the last 1+ years, and got recognized by my manager, 2nd line too. However, I wonder if I should talk to them about a raise given the current RA situation. People in my team, neighbor teams even some upper... — read more
IBM Transformation Continues
IBM Layoffs Continue as Transformation Rages On Reports of IBM layoffs of up to thousands of employees continue as the company seeks to transition to support cloud, analytics and cognitive workloads. As IBM goes about its efforts to transform itself... — read more