Watching IBM

05/23/2025

https://farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/22/ibm-laid-off-8000-employees-to-replace-them-with-ai-but-what-they-didnt-expect-was-having-to-rehire-as-many-due-to-ai/

In 2023, IBM made its mark by announcing the redundancy of almost 8,000 employees, mainly in human resources, to automate these functions using artificial intelligence. But against all odds, this strategy led to a wave of new hires... again because of AI. AI upsets the employment balance at IBM In.....

04/24/2025

https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/27/ibm_cuts_jobs_in_us/

: Big Blue 'might as well move its headquarters' to Bengaluru since it 'no longer prioritizes' America

04/24/2025

https://www.reuters.com/business/ibm-forecasts-second-quarter-revenue-above-estimates-soothing-tariff-worries-2025-04-23/

International Business Machines said 15 of its government contracts were shelved under a cost-cutting drive by the Trump administration, a setback that eclipsed its upbeat revenue forecast and dragged its shares down over 6% after hours.

04/24/2025

https://www.thestreet.com/employment/ibm-gives-employees-a-rude-awakening-with-harsh-new-policy

The tech giant has sent a memo to employees informing them of a stark change.

03/23/2025

https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/14/ibm_arvind_kerching_pay/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJNMFBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS0hIwGhjEhwouO27WKekdnmOO4CngnrbV99flDJJ8__ZUz4u_90N3NLpg_aem_wb5R-8J4v45pihWzEZmEWQ

CEO salary watch: What about the average Big Blue worker? $48,582 up from $43,069

03/23/2025

https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/20/ibm_cuts_us_jobs/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJNL6tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU3uxBf0c8BuuQ-C6MBBk0rv3mWmXO_kM4El9Vg0Dez0UDTVeoFOtR0hVQ_aem_GsFkmu5oZg55uKqrDLLiMw

: We're told thousands may soon get a pink slip from Big Blue

02/08/2025

Please keep anonymous.
The KYNDRYL / IBM Costa Rica site has many employees on the bench, and there are very few or 0 new job opportunities.
They are laying off people who have been on the bench for 60-90 days.

02/08/2025

https://wnbf.com/endicott-demolition-original-ibm-logo-history/

One month into the methodical removal of several crumbling IBM-Endicott buildings, a key symbol of the company's early history is gone.

01/14/2025

Please keep anonymous, I am in HR organisation and had confirmation today same 3 days RTO in USA applies across all HR organisation including those in Consulting. I expect many will be forced out as I know plenty who let their manager flag go so they could stay last year.
Also been told today we have to have 20% people as “growth opportunity” in the ratings and 5% flagged as “low performer” (probably to be put on a PIP and forced out later in the year)

01/13/2025

Anon: T&O co-location has officially hit non-managers. Regular employees are required to be in office 3 days a week by March 10th. If you choose not to relocate near an office, you must give written notice by February 10th. They will give 30 days to work and 3 month severance. I’ve heard it’s near impossible to even get a medical exemption to WFH.

From anon: They are doing the stealth layoffs again. Everyone must go to an office 3 days a week. If you live away from a strategic site they will provide some minimal financial assistance but no m&l. It's all groups

12/11/2024

https://restofworld.org/2024/ibm-lawsuit-brazil/

Unions in two Brazilian states are suing IBM in an effort to be recognized as tech employees, giving them access to better wages, benefits, and profit participation.