IBM to Discontinue Immigration Sponsorship for Consulting Division
International Business Machines (IBM) is reportedly planning to end its immigration sponsorship program, including visas and green cards, for employees within its largest business unit, Consulting. According to reports from Bloomberg, this decision specifically targets the majority of roles within that division rather than the company's entire global workforce. The move signals a potential shift in IBM's talent acquisition strategy for its U.S.-based consulting operations. While the specific reasons for the policy change were not detailed in the report, such decisions often reflect internal restructuring or shifts in labor cost management within high-growth service sectors.
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