Women's Job Satisfaction (5=very satisfied)
GBS
January 1970
There are tons of initiatives and support for women at IBM - from BRG's to support groups to slack channels and everything in between.
Job Satisfaction Level
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CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5Flexibility also depends on the projects or clients you are working for.
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)
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Recommend to Women?
Yes
Managing Consultant
Operations
January 1970
There is nothing more inspiring than being at a company where the most senior leaders are women, and there are lots of wonderful programs underway to support women at IBM.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
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Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
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CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5There are great opportunities for flexibility at IBM, however, in the consulting organization, most positions require 80%+ travel.
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Culture, Policies
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
It is so inspiring to see women in the most senior leadership roles! Would like to see additional women in middle management. Wonderful to see initiatives by Kelly Chambliss, GBS North America Managing Partner, to increase gender diversity in North America Consulting leadership.
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Recommend to Women?
Yes
Basis Enterprise Application Adminisrator
IT
January 1970
I would tell another woman that the IBM environment is very fair to women and all progressions are not based on gender, but that progressions are made from anyone striving and making changes to further their career.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5As salaried employee, I have the freedom to make mid-day appointments without fear of repercussions from management. There is also incredible flexibility in terms of winter blizzards and ill children. IBM cares for all employees and is a great place to work.
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Not much; it's a great place to work
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Recommend to Women?
Yes
January 1970
IBM is a great place for women to work with great benefits and flexibility as needed for work-life balance.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Not much; it's a great place to work
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Recommend to Women?
Yes
Associate Partner, Global Business Services
Strategy & Business Development
January 1970
After over two decades at IBM, I have always felt supported and encouraged as a women. Gender, truly never seems to play a role in any decision or strategy - at least, not in a negative way. There are several policies to encourage and promote women internally. IBM has all the resources and support to raise great women leaders - Ginny is a fantastic role model.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
>$150k
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Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
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CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
6 paid / unpaid
I have taken 3 maternity leaves at IBM. In Canada - women are entitled to one-year of maternity leave with capped government financing available. IBM supplemented the government support each time to raise me to 80% of my salary for the first 6 weeks of the one-year leave.
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Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Not much; it's a great place to work
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Recommend to Women?
Yes
Quality Assurance Tester
IT
January 1970
The work environment at IBM is the best I have experienced. I feel respected and appreciated, and encouraged. Half of my managers have been women.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
$50k-$80k
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Recent Bonus
Not eligible for bonus
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CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Not much; it's a great place to work
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Recommend to Women?
Yes
January 1970
Lots of opportunities for women so aggressively plan your career.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5Flexibility has to be driven by the employee in terms of what is required/desired and supported by managers. Of course job committments need to be met - but the women who balance all three do very well.
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Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
16 paid / unpaid
now 1 year as legislated in Canada.
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Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Promote more women into leadership positions
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Recommend to Women?
Yes
Senior Managing Consultant
Strategy & Business Development
January 1970
Your work/life balance and flexibility mostly depends on the clients you are working for; often if they do not want you leaving the office, you have to abide by their rules and not IBM's more flexible policies.
Job Satisfaction Level
-
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
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Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
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CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
-
Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Took Maternity Leave Here? (Weeks)
None taken
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Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
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One Thing Employer Could Improve
Not much; it's a great place to work
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Recommend to Women?
Yes
Business Operations Analyst
Operations
January 1970
AMAZING FLEXIBILITY and work/life balance!!!! As a working mom, IBM is top notch.... IBM gives you the tools and flexibility to work anywhere & anytime!
Job Satisfaction Level
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve my compensation
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Recommend to Women?
Yes
January 1970
IBM promotes women at levels of career path. IBM empowers women as they would anyone else. Our CEO is a woman!
Job Satisfaction Level
-
CEO supports Gender Diversity?
Yes
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Are Women and Men Treated Equally?
Yes
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Level of Flexibility
1 2 3 4 5 -
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
-
One Thing Employer Could Improve
Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)
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Recommend to Women?
Yes