Can some one from IBS GBS please comment on any recent Layoffs(if any) at IBM GBS.

I have an offer from IBS GBS.
9 YOE,
7B band
Offered CTC 27.5 LPA + 2L JB.

History of layoffs at IBS GBS is concerning me.

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In years past, people used to talk about Oracle, Cisco, IBM and GE the way they talk about FAANG now.

Before that it was Digital Equipment, and Wang Computers. Before that it was AT&T, Ford, GM, and Chrysler. The list go… more

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Does IBM put few% of people in all accounts in PIP just like accenture?
I have heard IBM do layoff people..Is it true?
If yes, what's the criteria?
Has anyone has faced any such situation?

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Does IBM put few% of people in all accounts in PIP just like accenture?
I have heard IBM do layoff people..Is it true?
If yes, what's the criteria?
Has anyone has faced any such situation?

Is it true that layoff % in IBM is too much ? People say that don't join IBM for job security.

Fellow Fishes -

How did you all deal with failure in your career. I was ambitious and smart. I was in IBM and considered to be one of the best of my class. I was fired and haven’t really found my way.
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Hi All,

I have joined IBM ,one month back,
In Accenture i was working as team lead but here they gave role of team member,also the work is not so good,my role is not recognisable here, i work as average team … more

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New Hires/College grads who were laid off from IBM GBS in Spring 2018.

Where are you today? And how do you feel about IBM now?

For context, back then, IBM overhired a significant amount of young profes… more

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Dark days ahead for IBM and Blockchain....www.coindesk.com/ibm-blockchain-revenue-misses-job-cuts-sources

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I understand that IBM layoffs people from time to time. For those who worked there at AP level or above under what circumstances does this usually happen and what are most factors play a role for the layoff in IBM

1) High com… more

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Have final round interviews this week at Guidehouse, Grant Thornton, and IBM Federal after being laid off from ACN. Am unsure which firm I’d take an offer with given that they all go well. Any insight… more

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What do you think of today’s (6/9) IBM major worldwide Cloud outage? Could it be related to the recent major layoffs?

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Layoffs at IBM?

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Big layoff at IBM today apparently. Anyone hear anything?

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Interviewing w/ IBM Watson Health...

Anyone have feedback on the firm / direction?

Curious about brand new CEO...firm has acquired a lot in healthcare recently, but also had major layoffs last year

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Just got laid off my startup job after only 6 months. Previously worked at IBM. Anyone want to refer me to Bain or BCG?

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Have a buddy who was just laid off from IBM after 25 years. Was an SAP/dev ops/cloud sales and project executive. Anyone have opportunities at your firm?

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Maybe this is a dumb question, but thoughts on IBM right now? Got a call today from a recruiter for SAP OCM position (managing consultant ). Said they’re hiring a bunch but then I see layoffs. Huh?

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Anyone hiring for SQL,R,Tableau experience? Got laid off from IBM and looking for a new job.

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How to explain why you’re leaving ibm (given layoffs and org changes) to potential big 4 employer

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Just got laid off from IBM. Looking for a new job in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. 5 years of experience. 2.5 in Consulting. Appreciate all the help.

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Laid off from IBM GBS- looking for something new!

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If anyone wants referral bonuses, contact your IBM network. I think they just fired what seems like 100s of band 6/7s

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Hello Desi 🐠. Just got laid off from IBM. Trying to find a new job in Data Analytics & BI space. 5 years of experience and 2.5 in consulting. Any help would be much appreciated.

Are massive layoffs coming to IBM?

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Did you see the IBM third quarter results. Layoffs soon?

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Got an offer from IBM Global Business Services and they are offering the moon and the stars....don't they constantly layoff? Anyone heard positive or negatives about working there?

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Did anyone laid off from IBM after being on bench, after how many months of bench and after how many months of pip did they layoff?

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Joining date in IBM on January 1st week, is there any layoffs happening in iBM

How's wlb?

Tech is Oracle cloud consultant

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Hello Fishes,

I am 9 YOE and I have an offer from IBM with DOJ in the month of Dec. IBM is offering me good hike and i am also interested in joining them ,but hearing about the recession round the corner and massive lay… more

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Is IBM consulting (cic) a stable place? Layoff risk?IBM

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I want to know about job security in Optum. Who all have been in Optum for a while please share your response. I am too worried after reading major layoffs by Giant companies. The linkedin is trending with post like, layoff, recession, the great resignation etc. Pour in your experiences about firing in Optum Tata Consultancy Infosys Accenture IBM PwC Amazon American Express Deutsche Bank DXC Technology Deloitte India EY Ericsson FIS Globalmore

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Larsen & Toubro Infotech Do we have any seasoned professionals here who have worked through past recession in 2008? I believe Indian IT sector might see some slowdown with recent tech layoffs in US. I have heard that next few quarters might end up turning strong for Indian IT space as on shore hiring cools down. Thoughts? Larsen & Toubro Infotech Tata Consultancy Infosys Accenture IBMmore

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