I know people have strong opinions about this.

Just wonder if anyone has any creative ideas to get around RTO or is Management helping by bending the rules? Best of luck in the new school year Folks !!!!

With the ship clearly sinking, why would anyone join Medtronic now? Please, if you joined in the last year or two, can you share why? I'm genuinely curious.

Our CEO didn’t get GM initials for nothing . G.M: Good Man Great Mentor Generous millionaire Giving Man Godly Man Good-looking man Even “My Guy”is GM backwards lol As Tina would sing … Your simply the best..🎶🎶🎶 Better than all the rest... — read more 

A question regarding benefits: On my team, two employees are employees are effectively working reduced hours because they have childcare responsibilities during the workday. Why isn't there a “carrying the extra workload” bonus for the colleagues... — read more 

How did he possibly manage to sail away with a smooth $3.3 MILLION "severance payment?" With all the layoffs and cuts!

https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/medtronic-ceo-pay-2026-executive-comp/ This is a 10% raise from 2025 Meanwhile stock down 27% last 5 years. Congratulations. Great job GM Imagine the amount of RIFS that could’ve been saved if these ... — read more 

I have never met a bad person that got RIFFED. It was always the nice ones that were at or close to retirement . People look at it as a punishment but in reality it’s the company way of rewarding the good ones . The truth is everyone I know wants... — read more 

Hello everyone! Hope you are all happy and healthy! I was part of the RIF that occurred last May and to say the least I am still a faithful employee .Over the past 25 years this company has helped me raise my kids, put food on my table and paid my... — read more 

I heard Elliot Management is cutting their losses and moving on from Medtronic to greener pastures.

I’ve seen too many high performers impacted by RIF over the past two years. You can give it your all and they will still axe you despite doing exactly what you are asked to. No one is safe. Don’t give this company all your time and energy. In 20... — read more 

With all the talk about RIFs lately, I'm thinking strategically about my next move here. I'm not necessarily looking to grow, lead, innovate, take on stretch assignments, contribute, or “make an impact.” At this point, I'd really just like to find... — read more 

It’s now mid-August and no VERP has come out yet. Little birdie, please spill the beans if you know something. Does anyone have any credible information on a VERP coming, and if so, when?

I learned that not all MN based remote employees that live within 25 miles of an office will lose their remote status. In some cases, if a team is small and has only a few members that fall into this target group, they will not be required to... — read more 

This garbage company and its garbage M&A under existing leadership have destroyed it. If this company... and its incompetent corporate development team under even more incompetent leadership and a clueless board... could evaluate opportunities half... — read more 

Someone crucial to the daily and long-term operations of our team was let go today in a RIF. Our work will slow down and become more difficult because of it. Those we support will feel the consequences, too. Don’t let anyone tell you that those let... — read more 

Was supposed to be mid 2026. When is it happening and why is it getting pushed out?

Does the fact that you could go all out, work a ton, crush all your goals and then some, and still be laid off in the spring motivate you to work harder?

How bad does one have to be at their job to get fired? If someone is getting their stuff done, generally in line with expectations but that someone doesn’t really fit in with the popular crowd, could they get fired. Asking for… a friend

I work in MN and I've really been dreading going back to the office. Since I've been remote, I can have snacks as often as I want and keep them in a fridge under my desk. I'm not sure I can make it a few feet to the vending machine for some Oreos... — read more 

I feel it every time my manager sends a passive-aggressive email. But walking out without something solid lined up is a risk I can't afford to take. The market is uncertain, to say the least, and jobs are scarce. My advice? Do your research, ask the... — read more 

How does this incompetent frat boy still have his job? Thought EM woulda pushed him out by now. Maybe they sold their shares already. Board needs to go too

The leadership is driving this company into the ground. I know people say the grass isn't always greener, but at this point, I'm not sure it could be worse. I just need a way out, even if it comes with less pay. I don't give a damn anymore.

Are the business update meetings going out yet? Someone in this forum previously said first week of Aug would see some layoffs. That's next week. Any updates?

Is this real? In what universe does Medtronic think that coremap will take share from carto. the ceo of that company is a walking scam artist. this company is truly made up of some id--ts

Rumor is IM’s are being tracked. I had always heard they could look at your IM’s but didn’t unlike emails.

Just a warning to people who might think, like I did, that getting a raise means they're planning to keep you around. That's not true. Four months after I got a raise, I was gone. I think it hit me even harder because I was so convinced I was safe. I... — read more 

I'm staring at a 401k that took a hit, no retirement in sight, and a skillset that feels outdated. The company I gave 18 years to is shedding people my age like dead weight. I'm terrified. I can't afford to start over at entry-level, but I can't... — read more 

Sick of all the complaining about RTO as though it's somehow outrageous for a company to ask employees to work the way they were originally hired to work. Companies are generally entitled to make reasonable changes to how work is performed. They can... — read more 

I was an R&D Engineer I with Medtronic for a year, with 7 months of prior co-op experience on the same team. In May of 2026, the project I was on was significantly gashed, resulting in functional leaders having less project work to give out than... — read more 

Anyone hear what's going on with the RTO for remote people?

So many people are quitting from burnout. Leadership doesn't care because they don't have to pay severance. They think they're winning.

Share your story about how the Medtronic RIFs were used to engage in covert retaliation by the "World's Most Ethical Company" aganst you or a colleague

Anyone here anoutband/or can comment on what is being called Project Autumn?

Is there a requirement for VP's to be sociopaths? They seem to be required to lack empathy or remorse and engage in manipulative behavior to achieve that level. It is truly disturbing to watch them in action. I think the annual RIFs are some... — read more 

Interested in hearing if your performance eval rating/manager comments were as expected or a surprise? For the first time in over 18 years, I received a “less than expected” rating even though I achieved my stated goals, met deadlines.

What is the percentage for merit increase for achieving a performance rating of 2 vs 3 vs 4 vs 5? Does anyone even get a 5? I heard they don’t give out 5s. Or are they reserved for senior leadership?

LinkedIn posting liking commenting and dressing like they are on a runway at NSM. No wonder nothing of substance ever happens at this company. Lfg Deadtronic

I learned the hard way that leaving wasn't the solution I thought it would be. I ended up in the same mess but without the seniority I'd built up. Make sure you truly know what you're leaving for before you jump ship, is all I'm saying.