Watched three star engineers walk last month. They all received zero counteroffers, just “good luck with your next endeavor.” How does leadership not see how much this hurts us long-term? Saving pennies now costs dollars later when rivals scoop up... — read more 

Classic fearmongering to scare CIOs into buying product that's not ready for prime time. https://www.businessinsider.com/future-proofing-technology-systems-executives-prepare-quantum-revolution-2025-5 By: Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert May 28, 2025... — read more 

My site director required each manager to pick one person to put on a coaching plan starting this week. He said to pick who you would pick if the new system for year end were in place now and even teams of five had to pick someone. Is anyone seeing... — read more 

Anyone got layoff this week?

The Street is seeing right through the IBM clear plastic wrap. https://www.barrons.com/articles/ibm-ai-wave-new-highs-second-thoughts-cf210d0b By: Paul R. La Monica May 22, 2025, 10:31 am EDT After years of watching the Magnificent Seven with... — read more 

Came across with this today. https://www.reddit.com/r/IBM/comments/1hy37lt/what_happened_to_astorino/ Is Astorino being included in the latest IBM layoffs?

IBM has this so called BCG that you all seem to ‘follow’ to the tee while executives laugh behind your back as none of them follow these so called guidelines. I used to work at IBM 20 years ago until they laid me off. And you know what I did? I... — read more 

If you were part of the recent RA/layoff in the U.S. between May 19 and May 23, please let us know the following details: What state are you located in? Are you being asked to relocate? If so, from where to where? Were you offered a... — read more 

I am in calls with colleagues today who are being told they have 30 days to relocate to an approved office or be fired.

Do you believe all the BS that is stated in the BCG materials about IBM not tolerating wrongdoing and not allowing retaliation for managers when reporting wrongdoing ? The leadership at IBM is corrupt, and despite what is said in those videos and... — read more 

Here how this will work esp outside us: you’re personal “goals” will be impossible to coordinate with the “team” goals of your team. So even if you hit all your goals you’ll be told they didn’t align closely enough to your team goals so you are a... — read more 

This article will disappear like the one posted on this site earlier in the week about the risk of overstaying visas. That one was from the US embassy in... — read more 

Mr. McKinsey, Clay Cowan, is gone after just about 6 months. Love that Jonathan shoehorned it into the end of his all hands today. Surprised no one’s mentioned it here yet. Did he actually accomplish anything while he was here?

Have there been any hints about when we can expect to see the next big RA? I'm not asking about the usual small cuts that happen pretty much non-stop, just the next big thing.

6 Leadership Habits To Thrive In Chaos, According To An IBM CEO Study https://www.forbes.com/sites/julianhayesii/2025/05/18/6-leadership-habits-to-thrive-in-chaos-according-to-an-ibm-ceo-study/

See this video below. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1H28Cs3LWj/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Programmers bore the brunt of Microsoft’s layoffs in its home state as AI writes up to 30% of its code Coders were hit hardest among Microsoft’s 2,000-person layoff in its home state of Washington, Bloomberg reports. Over 40% of the people laid off... — read more 

Can the owners of this forum please reject off topic, non layoff related posts? All these posts related to giving praise to IBM executives is ruining the original intent of this forum.

Whenever Arvind decides to retirement , Rob Thomas has my full support to be the next CEO Leaders who have risen through the ranks, especially from functions like marketing that are intimately tied to customer experience and brand perception, often... — read more 

Anyone got layoff this week? If yes: Country, division etc.

I got the email today and I can not wait. I’m looking forward to use this amazing technology . Jim Kavanaugh is definitely going to demand we home our skills and I know Arvind is all in ! It’ll be my first challenge and sky’s the limit — read more 

Jim has been pivotal in aligning IBM's financial strategies with its evolution into a hybrid cloud and AI-driven enterprise. Kavanaugh's commitment to innovation is evident in his advocacy for integrating generative AI into financial decision-making... — read more 

Good move by AK: he needs all the business he can drum-up. https://thehill.com/business/5297272-trump-business-leaders-saudi-investment/

IBM Dallas is closing. Relo packages to Austin were promised no later than 5/15. Today it was announced it will be June! Rumor is that no severance or relo will actually be offered for Austin. Yikes!

Looks like I’ll being forced to come back into the office starting next week at RTP. Does anybody know the status of the cafeteria there?

https://www.techinasia.com/news/ibms-software-unit-buys-20m-israeli-ai-startup is that where the borrowed money goes? Hype and acquired revenue? http://techrights.org/n/2025/04/25/IBM_s_Debt_Ballooned_by_8_5_Billion_Dollars_in_Just_3_Months.shtml — read more 

So what’s the status of IBM selling off RTP main site buildings?

https://247wallst.com/investing/2025/05/10/ibm-is-americas-worst-tech-company/

Is it true?

Been about 6 months since his arrival, what has he done? Will his name be added to the list of the former CMOs? Clay C 2024 - present Jon A 2022 - 2024 Carla P departed 2022 Michelle P departed 2021

AK from 3:55 - 13:22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuewLFoyRkY

How many previous federal/state/county/municipal contracts has IBM been sued for totally bungling, or failing to complete, or overrunning massively on... — read more 

Expect to see many, many more positions replaced by AI. Whether that's a good idea or whether it turns into a disaster down the line doesn't matter. Right now, it's saving money, so right now, it's going to keep happening. If you think your position... — read more 

https://247wallst.com/investing/2025/05/10/ibm-is-americas-worst-tech-company/

The Texas sun dipped below the Austin skyline, casting long shadows across the manicured lawns of the IBM campus. Inside Building 901, Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM, leaned back in his chair, the soft glow of multiple monitors reflecting in his... — read more 

"salespeople have increased" https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20250508-ibm-ceo-ai-replaced-workers

I saw starting comig Monday, lot of IBMers in sales will have one on one woth there bosses as they will be put on PIP. another way to get rid of people. Post if you are affected......

Country?

Arvind Krishna is exactly the kind of visionary leader IBM needs in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Since taking the helm, he's steered the company with clarity, boldness, and a deep understanding of the technologies shaping our... — read more