What benefits does IBM offer?

• A health benefits portfolio that provides strong support for employee well-being and preventive care, comprehensive coverage to meet a range of medical situations, and solid protection against the cost of serious injury or illness

• Income protection in case of serious illness, injury or death, including life insurance and disability benefits

• A retirement program that helps build future financial security through retirement savings and other capital accumulation programs

• Opportunity to follow leisure pursuits through vacation, personal leave and holiday plans

Some unique benefits that IBM offers outside of its standard benefits include observing 12 holidays. Eight of these holidays are observed nationally, with an additional four being applied according to the employee's choice. The four holidays can include religious holidays, birthdays, and other important days of an employee's choosing.

Additionally, IBM has a generous policy for bereavement leave, which varies based on the relationship with the employee and the time the employee needs. The policy is as follows:

• Up to four weeks for the death of a spouse or child

• Up to five days for the death of a parent or sibling

• Up to three days for the death of an extended family member