IBM
Based in Armonk, New York, IBM has earned a spot on the 100 Best Companies list, the NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women list, Best Companies for Multicultural Women list, the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index and the Best Companies for Dads list.
IBM
IBM
CEO: Arvind Krishna
CHIEF HR OFFICER: Nickle LaMoreaux
WEBSITE: IBM
CAREER WEBSITE
2020 Working Mother 100 Best Companies
★ Quarter-Century Club
★ Top Ten
“As a working mom of young boys, the pandemic dissolved my support network, so I joined a group of colleagues to develop ways to cope. It led to IBM’s Work from Home Pledge, a set of guidelines for IBMers to support each other, put family first and ensure flexibility. I no longer feel guilty when I prioritize mid- morning Zoom calls with school because the pledge gives me the confidence to set boundaries.” — Veronica Vargas Lupo, Associate Partner
By the Numbers
| Global Employees | 352,000 |
| % Female Employees | 33%** |
| % Female Corporate Executives | N/A |
| Weeks of Paid Gender-Neutral Leave | 12 |
| Weeks of Paid Maternity Leave | 8* |
| Offers Phase-Back After Paternal Leave | ✓ |
| Offers Sick Childcare | ✓ |
*Additional maternity leave for birth mothers **US Only
2020 Best Companies For Dads
★ Top Ten
This year, for the first time, companies applied separately to be on this list—previously, this list was determined by answers to questions asked of the 100 Best Companies. These organizations offer either substantial paid gender-neutral or paternity leave, plus other benefits that help dads be their best at home and at work.
In its first year as its own initiative, almost 200 companies competed for spots on this list to showcase how they specifically help men be great dads and great employees.
By the Numbers
| US Employees | 65,552 |
| Weeks of Paid Gender-Neutral Leave Offered | 12 |
| Weeks of Paid Paternity Leave Offered | |
| Tracks Career Progress of Employees Who Take Parental Leave | ✓ |
| Offers Back-up Childcare | ✓ |
| Has Employee Resource Groups for Men | ✓ |
| Has Employee Resource Groups for Working Parents | ✓ |
2020 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index
★ Top 10 Percent
The Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index provides information to help organizations understand gaps in demographic representation, and is a strategic road map to drive internal change to find and implement D&I solutions. This year, the number of participants increased by 24 percent, with 184 sharing their data. They were scored in three areas: best practices in recruitment, retention and advancement of people from underrepresented groups—women, racial/ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people; creating an inclusive culture through leadership, accountability, communications and employee engagement; and workforce demographic data. We assess the demographic data for gender and race/ethnicity for management and more-senior positions. That’s because diversity in representation is one of the best ways to assess outcomes of D&I initiatives.
The Working Mother Research Institute determined that 98 organizations scoring 60 percent and above should be recognized for their high-quality diversity and inclusion work, and named them Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index members. This year, we decided to recognize 20 companies that were our top 10 percent highest scores for their exemplary work. These companies scored 81 percent or higher. IBM has been named in the top 10 percent.
2020 Best Companies For Multicultural Women
★ Top 10
★ Hall of Fame
Program: Global Women of IBM, a professional development network Employee: Monika Means, Director, Transformation What She Learned: "How to use my voice to help women on my teams be seen and heard. I practice this by amplifying the ideas of women in discussions and meetings, and by connecting women to opportunities where they can be visible to senior leaders."
By the Numbers
| Years on the Best Companies for Multicultural Women list | 18 |
| Total US Employees | 350,000* |
| Multicultural Women: Percentage of Workforce | — |
| Multicultural Women: Percentage of Managers | — |
| Required Diverse Interview Slates | Yes |
| CEO OKs Compensation Tied to Diversity Goals | Yes |
| CEO Holds Leaders Accountable for Advancing Diversity & Inclusion | Yes |
- Global number
2020 NAFE Top Companies For Executive Women
★ Top 10
★ Hall of Fame
★ Woman CEO
“Diversity and inclusion have long been part of our DNA, having hired our first professional woman in 1934. Women are successful thanks to continual upskilling and, in many cases, the support of allies committed to advancing their careers. We’re proud to welcome even more women to our ranks through programs like our tech-entry returnship, restarting their careers after taking a break from the workforce.” —Ginni Rometty; Outgoing Chairman, President and CEO
By the Numbers
| Years on the NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women list | 22 |
| Percentage of women on Board of Directors | 23% |
| Percentage of women in P&L positions | — |
| Percentage of women who are direct reports to CEO | 29% |
| Percentage of women in formal sponsorship | — |
| Has formal executive succession planning | Yes |
| Trains managers to develop and promote women | Yes |
