http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/silicon-valley-wants-dramatic-expansion-of-h1-b-visa-us-ceo-116021900168_1.html

I guess that should play a role in the company's success? Right? So, if you constantly ship jobs overseas and cut resources domestically, how can you be successful? Intense focus on transformation has resulted in massive restructuring and also... — read more 

Silence. It's been over a month since I've completed it. Is this normal? Or, do the layoffs at IBM prevent the company to proceed? I was applying to IBM Emerging Technologies Internship program.

20 years with IBM, always bled blue. Last week, out of (sic) blue - an all-hands meeting - 300 of us "sold" to an Indian company. Cannot look for other positions in IBM, cannot be rehired for 24 months (by IBM). So, 20 years of tenure, just wasted... — read more 

What is it?

It was just announced that GBS will lay off 750 out of roughly 3000+ employees in Benelux region. Looking at the quarterly results, GBS was still profitable and growing year over year and quarter over quarter recently. Not sure why GBS has to take... — read more 

http://www.mcpressonline.com/analysis-of-news-events/questionable-ethics-in-restructuring-ibm.html

Just learned that Ginny Rometty will go 'undercover' on CBS's Undercover Boss' to be aired on April 1st. Set your DVR;s. This should be a real touching hour highlighting the IBM chief.

http://protectusworkers.org/

Any updates about possible GBS layoffs in April. I hear rumors about West, but not sure if this is substantiated at all.

Dear Ginni – I’d like to thank you for that wonderful GDP payment of almost $1100. While I really struggled and worked extra hard to achieve that PBC 1 I can tell you that all my troubles went away once I saw that sweet payment. I am going to go see... — read more 

I was on a call once with a bunch of Kenexa people... This was taking place a few weeks after we have acquired them. Kenexa peeps were talking about the culture they developed and them wanting to keep their staff engaged and help them innovate and... — read more 

Stop saying people should just move on. Regardless of how it happened, people are hurt and need an arena to vent. Saying stuff like people can just move on and such does not help. Think before you say stuff like that. Some people who have worked for... — read more 

If you whine, you do not like it at IBM. If you do not like it, you can leave. People whine a lot in the blue but it's still a hell of a lot better than a lot of other companies out there. Nobody is forcing us to stay at the blue and people REALLY... — read more 

If you do not like it at IBM, why not move on?

I been out of IBM for 10 months. Get a call from 3rd party company IBM uses for remote sites and after hours to touch servers. Turns out IBM India put my name and number in the ticket for issue in Boston and I'm in NJ besides not with IBM any longer... — read more 

IBM is going through major transition... it makes sense they are turning over a significant portion of the workforce. IBM has been publicly stating they are transitioning out of certain businesses that aren't profitable anymore. So yes, parts of IBM... — read more 

Since we have no official IBM forum, I am trying my luck here as I need an advice. I’ve joined IBM about a year ago, straight from college. I like my role, and really cannot complain. I am working about 65 hours a week, travelling a lot, and I was... — read more 

Me: 'Am I going to be RAed?' Bot: 'On a long enough time line, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero.'

Our sales are where they were 6 years ago. The economy grew about 15% over 6 years. No increase in Cap spending – we are a tech company, why spend capital to invent things, right??? IBM’s debt tripled to increase the share buy backs, awesome if you... — read more 

Global Technology Services (technical outsourcing) SoftWare Group Systems & Technology Group (hardware plus specialist software) Global Business Services (consulting)

I didn't get cut in this RA, but the stress of worrying about the next one has already started. Or if this one is over. The stress is on my whole family and we can't make important life decisions because of the ever-present reaper in the form of... — read more 

Any advice or insights into the program, positive or negative? Many people seem to be fairly disappointed in the reality of the position based on their expectations from the recruitment/interview process. I am not trolling and I would appreciate any... — read more 

If so my advice, as someone who was "assimilated" too long ago, as soon as you can cash out of any options and/or profitable stock/bonus plans, exit city as fast as possible. If you delay, the lack of direction and sell out of existing "loyal"... — read more 

What if u leave IBM by returning laptop and not signing their package it's not worthy anyway ..will it still be considered RA

This is probably the most accurate analysis so far, with $70K/head-cut being a realistic estimate. “We have estimated that it has historically cost IBM about $70,000 to eliminate an employee, which would imply a workforce reduction of about 14,000... — read more 

Others suffer to pay Ginny's $7800 per hour rate ($19+ million/year). She must have got a 1 on last years PBC rating for such a great job she's doing.

The vast majority of the IBM workforce is now demoralized. Many hate the company. A lot. The company has irreparably damaged its reputation with its customers, the industry analysts and pundits out there. The executive team is looting the ship on the... — read more 

Feels like a waste of time. Thoughts and advice please!

Partners and AP's try to sell work which is overpriced and clients are smart to obtain same services from other firms at 30% less, likely with better deliverables. When they do win an engagement, they look to staff it with CBD'rs (band-6 out of... — read more