From IBM Spinoff to Most Loved Workplace: What Kyndryl's Culture Transformation Means for Your Career
In November 2021, Kyndryl became the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider when it spun off from IBM. Less than two years later, it was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® — a remarkable cultural achievement for a company building its identity from scratch.
The Transformation Story
Kyndryl's leadership made a deliberate choice: rather than simply continuing IBM's infrastructure business under a new name, they would build a fundamentally different workplace culture. The result is "The Kyndryl Way" — a cultural framework rooted in empathy, restlessness, and devotion.
This wasn't just branding. The data backs it up: CertCheck verification shows a SPARK Culture Score of 84/100, employee respect at 90%, and authenticity at 87%. These numbers represent real employee sentiment, not marketing claims.
From 0 to 27 Certifications
Perhaps the most striking evidence of Kyndryl's cultural transformation is its accumulation of 27 workplace certifications. Earning these certifications across dimensions including diversity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and inclusivity demonstrates that Kyndryl's cultural investment is comprehensive.
What This Means If You're Considering Kyndryl
For job seekers, Kyndryl's transformation story offers several compelling signals:
- A culture that's intentional, not inherited: Leadership actively designed the workplace culture rather than defaulting to legacy approaches
- Verified by data: Independent certifications from the Most Loved Workplace® program validate employee claims
- Continuous improvement: Earning certification in both 2023 and 2024 shows sustained commitment
- Scale with purpose: The world's largest IT infrastructure provider that also prioritizes employee experience
About Kyndryl
Kyndryl is the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, operating in 60+ countries. Visit their CertCheck page for verified certification data and explore opportunities at Kyndryl Careers.