Curious if anybody else that got the axe today got assigned to a new manager from outside the US in workday in the past few days. Wondering if they did that for reporting reasons.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/5k-gm-salaried-workers-buyouts-163036974.html "U.S. salaried workers are being offered one month of pay for every year of service, up to 12 months. They’ll also get COBRA health care and part of the bonuses they would... — read more 

The IBM Security in Atlanta was hit hard today in Engineering. Software developers, document writers, quality assurance, DevOps affected. Last day is May 4th.

I was told that sufficient resources outside the USA were available to take on the work I had performed so my services were no longer needed.

RIF is company wide and roles include engineering. Not sure how many yet, but folks in IBM Automation were affected. Turmoil started in January, so it will not come as a surprise to many.

I feel bad for everyone impacted. I hope you will find something better soon. What explanation were you given for your layoff?

Anyone in TSS affected by RA.

Is this limited to a few groups or is it company-wide? How many people are going to be affected? Have people who are getting laid off already received their invites for meetings or are invites still going out? I'm sorry about all the questions, but... — read more 

I know of several people that have gotten the dreaded calendar invite for tomorrow 4/4 where they will all be told on a group call that they are being laid off (so cold). Not sure full scope but seems huge within Talent Acquisition. Know many people... — read more 

As an IBMer that has been laid off a few years ago. Has any one looked at reducing the big bonus that are given out. I know this is a pipe dream, but if it saves jobs, I think it should be looked into. Not only at IBM, but at all companies.

Our performance is taking a hit because our management philosophy is outdated and doesn't seem to be able to handle even basic problems. This old way of thinking and doing things is holding us back and causing IBM to struggle. We need to shake things... — read more 

I just retired from IBM March 31. I had a young person on my team at IBM ask me for all my contacts at IBM over the years and any assets I developed prior to me leaving. No goodbye, good luck but instead just give me give me. In addition, my manager... — read more 

Be careful what you believe. Especially on this site.

There have been widespread rumors of massive reduction in force to happen first week of April before the quarterly earnings are announced. Has anyone else heard similar rumors that back this up?

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1641156498255429643

Most restructurings happen in the spring so the costs of the restructuring can be recouped in the current year. IF IBM is going to make a major move, I would expect they will account for it at 1st q earnings, and implement over the remainder of... — read more 

IBM gave up too soon too! http://techrights.org/comes-vs-microsoft/text/msg00176.html

or that is still in process. I have a Hunch if wasn't, yet their will be a lot more than 3900 heads that roll.

Global Kyndryl resource action started today

I was threatened and harassed on my exit of IBM, and my personal phone searched by CIO. This seemed not right and I heard a lawsuit was being opened against IBM and the CIO, specifically NN (actual name withheld). Does anyone have information about... — read more 

The current revenue could support the current headcount just fine if the company wasn't slavishly devoted to maintaining and increasing the dividend. Cut the dividend and maybe you could fund real product development again, rather than just buying... — read more 

Is it considered a good practice to send a farewell email to a list of IBM colleagues. I am retiring soon. There were some people I really will miss.

Information that a number of folks may find very useful. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-can-older-workers-prove-ageism-and-age-bias-in-hiring-2022-11 By: Rebecca Knight Updated: Mar 27, 2023, 2:27 PM _I'm a 56-year-old IT specialist with a... — read more 

https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/ibm-s-most-highly-compensated-executives-in-2022

It begins Down Under. . . https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/ibm-slashes-its-aussie-tech-consulting-ranks-20230320-p5ctns

The countries did not disclose the amount of IBM's investment in Canada. A U.S. taxpayer subsidized expansion into Canada via money from the CHIPS act. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-canada-plan-north-american-211726620.html

Look who's listed first. And sadly the impacts have been quite evident. https://www.businessinsider.com/google-ibm-accenture-dell-companies-no-longer-require-college-degrees-2023-3 In 2016 International Business Machines Corporation coined the... — read more 

You all might as well take the rest of today off because by next Friday you will have already received your walking papers.

IBM missed so many boats you would need a couple of super computers to keep track!!! @whoever wrote this, thanks for the laugh.

I want to develop a masters thesis on how IBM did not become one of the top three public cloud providers like AWS, Azure, Google. Was Softlayer the wrong acquisition? Were IBM executives too focused on earnings per share at the time and not... — read more 

If you work for IBM and are not ready to retire, you should start looking for jobs while still employed. You will not receive decent raises unless the company starts making money. I was laid off during Covid in June 2020. It was the best thing IBM... — read more 

Looks like 2% budget this year for raises. IBM’s workday shows market movement is around 4% average for engineer job roles. I know folks are expecting even higher to combat the 15% inflation. Looks like IBM could be claiming the competitions layoffs... — read more 

The wave needs to move faster!! Most restructurings happen in the spring so the costs of the restructuring can be recouped in the current year. IF IBM is going to make a major move, I would expect they will account for it at 1st q earnings, and... — read more 

Now get back to the office Just in time for your pink slip

“Some of the biggest lessons I learned about power were about how not to lead,” Ms. Rometty, 65, said over video from her home in Naples, Fla. Heartily agree that she was wildly successful in not leading while CEO. Plus, she's clearly got... — read more 

KA-CHING! https://www.theregister.com/2023/03/10/ibm_arvind_krishna_pay/

I was offered and accepted a position about two weeks ago, originally with a late March start date that turned into "sometime in April." I was informed earlier this week that it would now most likely be in May, but they can't guarantee that because... — read more 

So AK and the BoD will be held accountable for giving aid and comfort to the enemy? https://www.theregister.com/2023/03/06/loongson_inpsur_added_to_entity_list/

Almost 2 hour podcast with Ginni. Some real laughers in there. https://youtu.be/XiCxj-bXu5M