My friend at HQ was just impacted. He was JG 16 and he said they wanted him to sign a "mutual" separation form. Then he could keep his Stock options, but get NO severance. He has 20+ years with the company - this is so crazy. So 3M is going cheap... — read more 

Were we supposed to see our raises already for salary in America? Got a 3 for a ranking, thought we would at least see a cost of living raise effective April 1st

Just heard they're moving the BG analyst teams to CODA. Anyone know what the plan is?

Packaging moving to global logistics? Sourcing was a bad home for them. Why logistics?

In his first month of being interim CIDO, "Hot Mess" has already announced another restructuring for IT. What an innovative strategy that will absolutely not backfire. But don't forget to do your Time tracking (give me a break).

Heard there is another round of consultant survey by Mars Company right now. And there are proposals of significant headcount right sizing. Any news about the target groups ?

It seems like prime real estate for a few divisions. Or are they just going to demolish it all? They wouldn’t sell it to Solventum. Supposedly they tried to buy it but 3M’s price was far too high.

It’s hard not to notice the growing stagnation within 3M’s PSD division. For a company long known for innovation, the lack of meaningful new products coming out of this group is concerning. The pipeline feels dry, and the urgency that once defined... — read more 

Anyone notice this year their pay seems a bit lighter? I'm all for not having to pay at tax season but in this economy I'm not willing to wait until 2027 to get my money back from the government. Would prefer payroll figures out their error and fixes... — read more 

Be ready for change

It feels like I'm paying for the privilege of having a job.

I come into the office Mon-Thurs, just to log on to my computer and talk to people in Costa Rica and India. I don't talk to anyone in the office with me. Why do I need to be in the office for that?

That's torture. The stress never lets up. I'd take a few big and quick rounds over that any day.

Getting anything done across teams requires going through multiple people. Even simple requests turn into long chains of communication, and by the time something actually moves forward, the urgency is usually gone. Collaboration is way more... — read more 

When you read these threads you wonder was it ever a good company? So much whining and moaning and everything is wrong and it’s always the fault of others. Perhaps simply a long-term losing culture?

Heard of any layoffs for CBG teams? Got a worrying invite about an hour ago about a virtual team update tomorrow morning.

People are getting cut this month in a division here, rumor I heard was if 3M keeps it below 50 a month they don't have to announce it publicly or notify the state? I have not heard of anyone in my division getting cut.

A little birdie has reported that Plant Engineering 3M has until December to come up with a transition plan. Not sure if to JLL or CBRE however, with an April deadline. Sorry folks, but 3M continues in its decline.

How the he-l do people get promoted here? Outside of knowing the right folks, of course. Is it even possible?

What is going on over there?? Constant back and forth on plans and resourcing. Even requirements above the 4 days/wk corporate standard to please BB. Sure seems like a lot of people leaving.

Heard IT planned April layoffs are pushed to first week of May?

Another monumental sc--w up from 3M corporate functions - customers affected by multiple divisions with comms sent from some but not others so total confusion amongst our channel. No proposed adjustment on clp so nightmare for customers and trying to... — read more 

Heard about BCC from Sourcing town hall. Is this 3M saying they will hire and replace in these cheap labor markets? Is this the strategy, hire in OUS and EXPECT US government contracts and customers to ignore? Celebrating US250 this year... — read more 

This video describes perfectly the type of people who advance at 3M. Hint: not those who work the hardest neither the ones who deliver results. Does the wolf remind you of any leaders? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=outRuy6jrKY

I thought we were going to chop the company up into pieces, not add more?

https://youtu.be/FnLJdZR_XeY?si=EWru34zxeItkgTj6

And through it all, they'll keep giving us pep talks about working harder. The disconnect is staggering.

Great article on the Hill about how RTO initiatives are sabotaging productivity because the office is a noisy, distracting time-su-k: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/5775420-remote-first-productivity-growth/ But as we all know, BB's... — read more 

I've been working long enough to know the difference between a good manager and a bad one. The bad ones are everywhere sure. But the really awful ones, the ones who make you question everything, I found more of them in five years at 3M than in all my... — read more 

Why is ESC engaging MARS consultant review this time round? Heard they are reviewing for the BSC teams? potential rationalization again??

First our beards, then our coffee cups, now our clocks! Why, why??!!

No reasons given, only that they'll be resigning, effective in a couple weeks.

Sometimes you got to Like BB - 2 departure in one email…both were incompetent.

Nothing this month?

Heard from a grapevine that Area AMCs for CBG will cease to exist and will follow SIBG-TEBG global model. Is it correct?

I just heard from two different trusted sources that managers are receiving lists of employees who aren't on campus 4 days per week. Supposedly this is either already happening or will happen in all groups.

It appears to me there are many 3Mers who are struggling with mental health issues. The constant layoffs, increased workloads, toxicity, harassment, micromanagement, etc. seem to be taking a toll on so many of our colleagues. The colleagues I spoke... — read more 

I've lost count, but the last time I checked I was above 300 applications, which still feels surreal to say out loud. I’m applying to roles I’m genuinely qualified for, the kind where my background, skills, and experience should line up, yet the... — read more 

More and more orgs are rolling LATAM and APAC headcount directly into their SG&A. This allows for a more favorable SG&A as a % of sales when sales don’t increase. The expectation is everyone is global and the jobs can be done anywhere. However, these... — read more 

A few questions regarding 3M's mascot, Scotty: Who watches him all day? What does it cost to have people watch him? Where does he go at night? How much did it cost to trademark his name: The Science Lab? How much time and money went into this... — read more