I just accepted an offer from 3M and this thread makes me really sad because so many people are complaining. Everyone wants different things and we all want money or it wouldn't be called employment. In the end, there's a saying: "what's your... — read more 

That's it. That's all I wanted to say.

If layoffs have taught us anything, it's that how good you are at or dedicated to your job doesn't matter. Being an experienced and skilled employee and a good performer is probably more of a burden. Good employees are costly, that’s the bottom line... — read more 

Bill is talking about rolling back DEI.

Curious if all US 3M factories are this bad or is 3M Clinton unique? Our turnover amongst both the hourly and salaried staff seems really high. On the hourly front, I’ve heard turnover has been 40% the past 2 years and is on track to be above 50% in... — read more 

I used to love my job, I felt like it mattered. It gave me a true sense of purpose, and I actually enjoyed what I did. Now, it’s mostly just busy work. With each layoff, I brace myself, kind of hoping it’ll be my turn, but somehow I keep hanging on... — read more 

I’m literally laughing out loud right now to see that Mark Murphy is on the Forbes CIO next list. The call out: In the three years Mark Murphy has served as the Chief Information and Digital Officer for 3M, he’s both moved over 92% of the company’s... — read more 

I left and am so glad I did. Family and friends have noticed I’ve returned to my old happy self, and my new company is balanced on all fronts. Looking back, I’m very sorry I stayed for as long as I did and allowed 3M to impact me so negatively... — read more 

I'm feeling increasingly overwhelmed by the constant challenges at 3M. Despite my qualifications and successes, I'm finding it difficult to stay motivated in such a stressful and uncertain work environment. The recent series of setbacks, including... — read more 

Any thoughts about his meeting in Germany?

If you're not looking for a way out, what are you doing?

I’m depressed just at the thought of coming into work. Almost everyone around me is in the same boat. What’s the point of having a workforce that’s all down? If we have been made to be invested in a company, productivity and morale would go up. When... — read more 

Saw the latest TEBG mail. Seems the leadership has not finalised its operating model. It's been ever changing and when will it truly optimised?

Will there be any 3M layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

For everyone at the 3M center who is RTO how has your experience been so far,

I left a year ago for a new opportunity, but every now and then, I stop by this forum to see how things are going. It’s a weird little habit, mostly just to reassure myself that leaving was the right call. You know how sometimes you wonder if you... — read more 

If 90% of a company's employees are happy and 10% are unhappy, then there must be something wrong with that 10%. If 90% of the employees in a company are unhappy and 10% are happy, then there must be something wrong with 10% of the employees... — read more 

Not sure what brought these out of the woodwork now, but the news just shared depositions by 3M executives, researchers, etc. from 2017... Terrible look for 3M. Detrimental. Thought this was a closed deal, why bring these out now? What's the future... — read more 

Has BB been given an ultimatum, everyone BkTO, is ok for about 50% of employees , too many divisions have been run ragged and now EO has made a mess of Inventory , there is still agro to come from that even after Christmas, there are many many... — read more 

RTO shouldn’t be the top concern for most employees. I think most reasonable 3M employees would accept a balanced return to office if it wasn’t for longtime patterns of mistreatment of people who do real work each day. RTO is simply icing on the cake... — read more 

According to the article and comments made by BB. Any signs at your location? https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/3M-OTIF-delivery-rating-Q3-2024-earnings/731492/

I'm so excited and petrified at the same time that I'm going to tank it, mainly because I really, really want to get out of here ASAP.

For the Maplewood location, what are functions hearing for RTO for under JG16? Are you receiving mandates from your management for 3 days back? 1 day back? No mandate?

Anyone want to discuss?

Is there anyone out there who still thinks a long-term career at 3M is even possible? From what I see, most people - new and old - are just clocking in until they find something better. It feels like everyone is finally realizing that 3M is going... — read more 

Was the stock hike after BB was appointed just a short term spike? Struggling to understand what we are being judged on.

Found out today that a real superstar leader is leaving 3M. I know we've had a flurry of executives leave, but this one is really concerning. This was a super high potential leader, who was being promoted up fast, leading the PFAS transition for 3M... — read more 

The purpose of RTO and Collaboration Days isn't to get us all back in the office, being productive, happy little worker bees. Don't be deceived; RTO is specifically designed to drive some of us to leave 3M. If you with voluntarily they don't have to... — read more 

Solventum employees, out of curiosity, if they made us return to the office, would you support unionization?

Can you tell me the benefits of forcing people back into the office when they don't work with anyone within the same country/office? Forcing people to commute, spend money on petral, travelling when they could be spending time with family? To do... — read more 

It feels like anyone can get hired at 3M now. Half my day is spent teaching new people the absolute basics, all the stuff they should already know! It’s absolutely bonkers. And with that, I can barely finish my own work. Is this where we're at? Just... — read more 

Just one day later, he rescheduled a bunch of meetings from in person conference rooms to just Teams. So, I guess even he can't figure out how to consistently come to the office. HA! Just can't help but laugh at that. Also, funny how it's not... — read more 

Good leadership from New CEO

I haven’t posted before and I never planned to post, but the repeal of WYW was the last straw for me. I am disappointed, upset, and frankly very angry at. 3M. It is time for all of us at 3M to wake up and admit the truth. 3M DOESN’T CARE ABOUT... — read more 

Any interest in a service where one person handles multiple badges and scans in/out near remote employees for a monthly fee?

Check under the Work Your Way FAQs. Why is 3M evolving work your way and if money collaboration days?? We need to reinvigorate growth and continue to improve our operational performance. To help do that, we will introduce Collaboration days to... — read more 

Automation machines at fall keep breaking down. Imagine that? Millions wasted due to incompetent management. Dept supervisor is a mo--n sheep. Repair contractor seriously injured in machine. Hr corruptness defense mode to hide bad behaviors. Bb needs... — read more 

MM is incompetent, shows in his hiring decisions, his town halls, and his budget. When will BB pull the trigger and fire him?

Hey Bill, You better check on your plant we employees. WE are extremely unhappy! Plant workers……. How bad is it where you are?

Why the need for another change in operating model again? Why china & India only?