IBM is in the top ten. So I guess that blatant ageism, nepotism, and management-through-fear now qualify as good company culture. I don't dare think what other companies are like if that's considered one of the... — read more 

Methinks Shakespeare may have captured the essence of life at IBM and the ignoble end of a once great company: "There would have been a time for such a word. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last... — read more 

Speaking of the past... Interesting article. https://www.theregister.com/2021/12/23/db2_where_are_you/

IBM is living on past glories and borrowed time. Unless someone starts cleaning house from the top-down and gets rid of all the completely useless "charts not parts" managers, develops a lucid strategy to provide products that customers really need... — read more 

I think you're now more likely to get bitten by a shark than to retire from IBM. They're out for blood (sadly I'm talking about IBM, not sharks) and anybody over a certain age is fair game. People are not only getting laid off but fired as well... — read more 

In 2021, for example, International Business Machines Corp.’s innovation score of 115.6 trails only Amazon (155.0) and Microsoft Corp. (136.2). IBM’s best score on an innovation indicator is a stratospheric 141.5 for its number of patent... — read more 

Considering all the bad moves, very bad management, terrible treatment of employees who then go to competing companies where they are much happier, isn't it strange that IBM is not bankrupt already?

I often join calls and most who talk do not understand the problems neither can contribute to the solutions, just talk and talk without clarity or direction, always back to square one. When a good idea is presented they fail to recognize it and often... — read more 

Still remember the guy in this news? https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=IBM-Employee-100p-Time. He was fired by IBM early December. Here's what I know: Shortly after IBM clarified the stance publicly... — read more 

What is an alpha bonus? When do employees usually receive that?

So its has been mentioned that on the 5th Jan the new IBM will be announced. get rid of old think about the new. The new strategy will be pushed to one and all.. Last Jan they did the same and pretty much bu-----d it up segment 1 -2ABC C got... — read more 

What is your perspective? Im paid well, work hard, really want things to get better and stay. But im worried it is hopeless, talent is gone, most who stay are either too weak or too young. Does ibm really have a chance to stop the bleeding and show... — read more 

There are many who mention possible layoffs at F&O in the near future, but no one has more detailed information about who could be the target, how many people could be affected, etc.? Does anyone have more info?

Hi All - Did IBM datacenters move to Kyndryl? Full disclosure: I am not an employee.

Not that I think too highly of myself, but unlike just a few years back, IBM has gone terribly backwards. The colleagues I started working with were people with knowledge and spirit. Now I work with a bunch of ambitious mediocrities. How it happened... — read more 

Fighting AK's imposition of medical apartheid! https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/12/08/2348616/0/en/IBM-Employees-Release-Open-Letter-Questioning-Company-s-Vaccine-Mandate.html https://againstfederalmandates.com/openletter/

How is Big Bleu still in the Top 5? https://www.drucker.institute/2021-drucker-institute-company-ranking/

This is a big FU to IBM and the demise of IBM Cloud (the shoddy smoke screen that it is) "Kyndryl and Google Cloud are proud to announce our global strategic partnership to help customers accelerate their digital transformations and become more... — read more 

Dec 8 date has passed, has anyone been suspended at IBM?

I noticed that the entire thread regarding the federal contractor mandate being enjoined was removed - even though it directly correlates to happenings within IBM including possible job loss, yet threads discussing salaries and bonuses - which has... — read more 

Puh-Leaz people... can we get back to rubbishing the IBM corporation? I don't care how much more than me you make. And I don't care if you and I are oppositely vaccinated. Hmm. I don't care if one of us is and the other isn't. This whole board... — read more 

‘F—k you, dude’: Startup valued at $7B gets flack as CEO lays off 900 employees over Zoom - Tech Mortgage Company https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/Better-mortgage-firm-has-mass-layoff-Zoom-16673576.php Just days after receiving a $750 million... — read more 

I do not see any discussions on Alpha Bouns - any info to be shared on this

https://www.networkworld.com/article/3642373/aws-wants-to-get-your-mainframe-apps-into-the-cloud-fast.html

Any thoughts on what will be consolidated with this new merger buyout. https://www.tipranks.com/news/ibm-acquires-digital-transformation-services-firm-sxiq?mod=mw_quote_news This acquisition will allow IBM to strengthen its capabilities in Australia... — read more 

With revenue down quarter after quarter, year over year, Power group running out of cash flow, has to eliminate the POWER core design team to survive. Chief Architects were let go during Thanksgiving holiday. Expect 60% - 80% cut in Core design team... — read more 

#GetWokeGoBroke https://www.ibm.com/blogs/corporate-social-responsibility/2021/11/terra-carta-seal/

Since IBM strategy is now Data and AI, what products do you see being sold off??? Spectrum? WatsonAIOps the rest of Rational Websphere? (as they are promotong Jboss. Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjpXJ6ObnvY

Now you are finally getting the point. Everyone keeps asking, where are the big layoffs he appropriated billions for? Its exponentially cheaper for IBM if you leave. Between the mandate and forcing people back to the AK office will get what he wants... — read more 

https://www.barrons.com/articles/buy-ibm-stock-tech-bargain-51637800151 (but you must pay if you want to know WHY...) Eric J. Savitz dixt

The vultures are already circling. . . https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/information-tech/rivals-eyeing-ibm-spinoff-kyndryls-sub-50-million-clients-experts-say/articleshow/87920533.cms

But Kyndryl is having trouble finding its own independent investor base. In late October, the stock traded above $40 on a “when issued” basis. Kyndryl opened for trading on Nov. 4 at $28.41, and has continued to fall from there. At a recent... — read more 

Enjoy these last weeks WFH. The announcements where worded by HR/Planning and approved by Legal this week. Get ready

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/16/ibm-ceo-says-inflation-fears-could-trigger-some-chaos.html Here you go, AK already setting the stage for his upcoming excuse when the numbers fall short in 4Q 2021 and probably beyond... This guy is PATHETIC!!!

What do you think?