One of the first big companies to confirm that it will stop hiring for jobs that could be performed by an AI, IBM, has said that it doesn't intend to lay off any programmers as a result of the technology... — read more
IBM’s CEO says ‘the first thing you can automate is a repetitive, white-collar job,’ but he’s not cutting workers: ‘I’ll get more’
Sure AK, sure. . . https://fortune.com/2023/10/03/ibms-ceo-automate-repetitive-white-collar-job-not-cutting-workers/ By: Paolo Confino October 3, 2023 at 3:15 PM CDT The CEO of IBM, who has taken heat for suggesting many back-office tasks could be... — read more
New employees are vulnerable
New hires of less than a year are generally non-touchable on an RA. Only time a new hire of less than a year can be RA'ed is if an entire team is being RA'ed. Came directly from an executive when questioned after the last RA. Correct me if I'm... — read more
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Where are the IBM jobs nowadays?
Back in the day when I was with IBM, the major centers for employment in the US (to my knowledge) were RTP, Austin (including Tivoli), Poughkeepsie, San Jose, Somers and Armonk. Add in Yorktown Heights and Hawthorne for the research jobs, and... — read more
Ex-Collegue was ra’ed and ended up taking customers with him
This happened years ago. An ex colleague of mine got ra’ed. But he was able to convince customers he was managing to leave ibm and join another competiter. Management was PI---D but nothing they could do. Talk about karma. Lol
I enjoy working at IBM
I have worked at IBM for 5 years, and I enjoy it very much. I would say it ranks near the top of all places that I've worked. The work/life balance is excellent, unlike other places. I can enjoy my weekends without doing any work. I often... — read more
J&J, IBM face class-action lawsuit over patient data breach
More reasons for layoffs besides paying for brought companies https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/johnson-johnson-ibm-face-class-action-lawsuit-over-patient-data-breach
Older companies have less innovation
Therefore senior management is a care taker that protects the dividend. You do that with acquisitions that bring short term value to the bottom line.
A long-term nightmare in the making
IBM's habit of replacing older employees with younger ones might save us some money, but it's also causing us some serious issues. The younger generation doesn't seem as committed. That's just a fact. They don't go above and beyond their job... — read more
And yet we keep laying off
Talking Business: After hiring struggle, IBM official says Baton Rouge center is continuing to grow... — read more
Now IBM sued for age discrim by its own HR veterans
https://www.theregister.com/2023/09/21/ibm_age_discrimination/ The complaint [PDF], filed Wednesday in a New York federal district court on behalf of plaintiffs Pamela Wimbish, 62, and Patricia Onken, 66, says that contrary to CEO Arvind Krishna's... — read more
IBM stock is up over 3% today, what is driving this?
simple question, what is making the stock go up? any insight?
New hires and severance
Are people who have been with IBM for under a year eligible to receive a severance package during layoffs?
IBM commits to training 2 million in AI over next 3 years
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ibm-commits-to-training-2-million-in-ai-over-next-3-years-6ce3bd78
PIPs happening in Sales at IBM
Anyone else seeing PIPs (Performance Improvement Plans) happening in their group? For sales, they seem to be using a template for all of them where it requires 70% achievement by Oct 31st.
Lots of IBM Commercials
I see lots of IBM commercials. Can IBM really be doing that bad? These WatsonX commercials seem to be getting some traction. Thoughts?
RTO meeting for managers
RTO has specific sites. Employees in range of the office, can no longer be remote. 3 days minimum a week. 4 for managers. badge tracking has started reporting. Enforcers assigned. Lack of attendance is a reason for bad performance review, not yet... — read more
12
It's been 12 years since I left IBM for greener pastures. 12 years ago the IBM offices were old and tired, employees in the office were required to clean the desk after use, empty the garbage bins, and bring their own coffee mugs and tea/coffee... — read more
Ex-IBM exec has no regrets over firing worker who saved his life on 9/11
Ex-IBM exec has no regrets over firing worker who saved his life on 9/11 at: https://nypost.com/2023/09/14/ex-ibm-bill-ellmore-exec-fired-woman-who-saved-his-life-on-9-11/ The gallant gentleman in question, whose initial are BE (since thelayoff... — read more
Is IBM abandoning "Hybrid Cloud" for WatsonX now that AI is the flavor of the month?
It seems to me from IBM's current slate of TV ads, that IBM has abandoned the whole Hybrid Cloud strategy for AI WatsonX, now that AI is currently the flavor of the month. How long before IBM gives up completely on the Hybrid Cloud concept like it... — read more
Why RTO mandates are layoffs in disguise, according to workplace experts: ‘Companies are daring employees to quit’
“RTO is a cheap and dirty way for companies to avoid legal complications and financial obligations associated with layoffs,” BINGO! https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/12/why-rto-mandates-are-layoffs-in-disguise-according-to-workplace-experts.html — read more
managers need to have at least 10 reports, no more than 15
There seems to be a major shake up going on. The above is one of the quotes. Will they apply it to all levels? If so it will compress the hierarchy very much. What other things have you heard of?
I guess I can try again...
Interestingly enough I didn’t post any names or locations. Just initials. So not sure why it was deleted but I’ll try my best to write my concerns again in a more summarized/thrown together version.. It’s crazy to sit back and watch executive... — read more
IBM notifies J&J unit Janssen CarePath's customers of unauthorized data access
So much for IBM security https://www.reuters.com/technology/ibm-notifies-jj-unit-janssen-carepaths-customers-unauthorized-data-access-2023-09-06/
Deleting Entries?
I definitely spent an hour writing a detailed post that was gone within 30 minutes. Are there reasons why my post would be deleted ?
Software: 3 days in office mandatory
Announcement from Dinesh today, anyone within 50 miles of an office must be in office 3 days a week every if they are marked remote/work-from-home. Does this translate directly to 'we hate you and want you to leave'?
Tech company led by boomers- you do the math
Working for IBM always seemed to be a dream of mine, but now that I am here I've been terribly concerned with the leadership and direction of the company. I'm still trying to wash off CA calling all sales people beautiful and romanticizing the idea... — read more
IBM is struggling, but AI companies are not doing that well either
I see many trying to blame AI for some of the job losses. That is simply not true. Nobody knows how to monetize AI. AI companies are laying off people left and right. The very idea of AI is making many people uncomfortable and the fact that it's... — read more
It will be easier to replace fully remote jobs with AI, a leading WFH expert says
Heed AK's repeated warnings or else. . . https://www.businessinsider.com/fully-remote-jobs-most-at-risk-from-ai-wfh-expert-2023-9 By: Beatrice Nolan Sep 1, 2023, 10:02 AM CDT Fully remote workers may be more vulnerable to new AI tech than their... — read more
Published in 1996: Decline and Rise of IBM
https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/the-decline-and-rise-of-ibm/?switch_view=PDF
I’ll be part of the next round of RA. WTF!!
I just had a meeting with my manager who told me that another round of layoff will happen and I’ll be part of it. WTF!!! This company doesn’t value its employees. I’m feeling frustrated and mad
Is this how RAs are still conducted?
When I was with IBM back in the day, there was one "systematic" process for RAs, but with ample room for variations. Simply put, upper management within a division would set an overall goal like "cut 10% of employee cost". Then various rules and... — read more
IBM invests in $4.5 billion A.I. unicorn Hugging Face
Plenty of money for VC, acquisitions, etc. But none for salaries, department funding, etc. https://fortune.com/2023/08/28/ibm-ceo-arvind-krishna-ai-unicorn-hugging-face-series-d/ By: Paolo Confino August 28, 2023 at 12:49 PM CDT IBM CEO Arvind... — read more
You’ve Heard of Quiet Quitting. Now Companies Are Quiet Cutting.
Read the familiar story about the redeployed IBMer nine paragraphs down. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/youve-heard-of-quiet-quitting-now-companies-are-quiet-cutting-ba2c326d By: Ray A. Smith Aug. 27, 2023 9:00 pm ET Workers are waking up... — read more
Is the IBM pension funding protected
If IBM goes bankrupt someday (god forbid that never happens) or they are acquired by another company, is the pension funding protected by US law?
IBM Southbury closing?
They’re not renewing and the lease ends next summer. Anyone have any information?
Last Thursday of the month
Made it through another one Hope you all did too
What's next on the chopping block?
Power? Storage? Another legacy SW sale to HCL? Consulting?