IBM values the relationships it has with its customers, suppliers and business partners and will take special care to avoid recruiting activities that could harm these relationships. There is also a long history of recognizing the contributions of staff whose demonstrations of IBM’s purpose, values and practices exemplify IBM at its best – being essential to clients, the company and the world. Accordingly, IBM’s global recognition strategy and programs deliver a flexible and integrated approach that honors the diversity of the workforce and aligns with a dynamic global marketplace.