If the company's plan is to exert pressure on employees in order to make them quit on their own and save on severance pay, then I think that's a terrible strategy... Micromanaging and overwhelming people won't bring any of the results they are... — read more 

Flights through yesterday: Notes: Trips to DC - almost every week a jet seems to be going there for a day. Asia circuits are running almost every month, but always the same stops. I wonder just how much of 3M Japan and Korea's time/bandwidth... — read more 

Institutions are selling their shares of 3M. Who can blame them? Performance has been horrible. Also, 3M knew its chemicals were spreading through the environment and just kept producing and selling more. The only time 3M has produced less PFOA's is... — read more 

In two weeks, I'll be gone. I already feel like a new man.

3M's top leadership and BOD's commitment to their strategy, initiatives, and people has suffered greatly since about 2015. The company has fallen on hard times financially and has replaced much of its highly talented leadership with outsiders who do... — read more 

Phew

The worst thing for a company is a toxic culture. Employees who are harassed, bullied, excluded, micromanaged and more cannot reach their full potential. Studies have shown a toxic work environment makes employees sick and can even cause PTSD. 3M... — read more 

Anyone ballsy enough to ask about his son again...?

Got to second round interviews at another twin cities metro manufacturer. So excited!!!!! Wish me luck!

Without a doubt, the worst thing for a company - and this absolutely applies to 3M - is when the top-notch employees can't move up the ladder. It happens all the time here and the result is a disaster. It costs us the best people because they smarten... — read more 

Anything new shared today?

Should have cancelled it and not rub it in the face of everyone who got laid off. Especially people that couldn't attend anyways (plant folk). So detached from moral reality.

3M age discrimination. If you are over 50, watch your back. You will not receive support from your manager, HR, EAP, or ethics line. Take good notes and have a lot of documentation – many good employment attorneys in your country/state. Bowman v... — read more 

Am I right? Ironically, those who are the prized above others for reasons we cannot fathom, have almost no stress.

Leaders that have never led at these levels! Catch phrases like “consumer centric” but with Leaders that don’t understand consumer business. Reduction of divisions leading to lack of focus and lack of business through prioritization! Lack of growth... — read more 

Free promotions for Directors and VPs while every quarter more individual contributors get laid off

Just today! The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a lawsuit against 3M and 23 other companies over contamination of its water and fish with PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals.” The complaint was filed last week in federal district... — read more 

JULY 25, 2023 BY CHRIS NEWMARKER 3M logo3M (NYSE: MMM) officials say they remain on track to spin off the company’s healthcare business by late 2023 or early 2024. “We’ve made good progress on our planned spin of our Health Care business... — read more 

https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@hjr+1nNCvJXV

No internet hires, and many folks leaving….what’s the issue?

HIS just laid off at least 20 people today. Anyone else impacted?

A group of 22 states and U.S. territories on Wednesday moved to block a proposed $10.3 billion settlement that would resolve claims against 3M Co (MMM.N) over water pollution tied to “forever chemicals,” claiming the deal fails to adequately hold... — read more 

Since HR su-ks at 3M and doesn't listen to employees. Without saying names post the location, title, and why they su-k so we can get some real changes to problems. I'm sure the board listens or gets feedback here.

"Sales declined 4% from last year's second quarter to reach $8.3 billion. The company forecasts full-year sales to decline as much as 5% compared to 2022. Expected earnings per share of $8.60 to $9.10 will be the lowest annual haul for 3M since... — read more 

Have your drinking water tested for pfas.

Billions in PFAS payouts seen squeezing cash flow for years Company mired in legal battles, sales declines as stock falls

Start your career with a company that has a future. This is not it. 3M was a great place to work years ago and it’s still trying to reel in new talent using the reputation it had years ago. Don’t fall for it. There are many, many better places that... — read more 

The more the corporation utilizes the GSC model, the more our ability to perform basic business operations crumbles. Who has GSC horror stories to share?

I love it when people, especially on here, ask why people stay at 3M. If I may, I will quote Spaceballs (with some minor changes): ...And they've already got me in their magnetic beam. We're too late. What a shame. I'll just throw her in reverse... — read more 

There are 4 groups of people left today in 3M. Group 1. 1980s and 90s hires who just hope to get to the finish line with pensions and retiree medical. No need to rock the boat but please stop clapping at townhalls after this abysmal performance... — read more 

Update: As of July 17, 2023, there were a total of 257,449 plaintiffs with pending cases in the 3M earplugs MDL, an increase of nearly 3,000 since the previous month. The never-ending stream of plaintiffs has become a major obstacle to settlement... — read more 

It has been really quiet on the jet front lately, not surprising with the 4th of July and summer vacations. N73M No trips since last report - currently in St. Paul N83M Flew to Asia over this past weekend, currently in Seoul, South... — read more 

Saw a bunch of these postings. Anyone knows what this New Health Care Company is? A spin off? Potential spin off? Thanks in advance.

I can't tell you how many people have told me that they feel like they're becoming a better version of themselves now that they've changed their jobs and are not subjected to the constant toxic atmosphere and bullying from those above them. In all... — read more 

I came across this thread questioning NPI and 3M Ventures and thought this was one of the most relevant discussions to have - I joined the company a couple of years ago and I did not even know there was a venture capital arm! Upon a quick google... — read more