Two teammates we lost are both in their 50s. It could just be a coincidence, of course, but I have to say it wouldn't surprise me.
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@OP I know of multiple teammates over 60 that were hit. Yes there is definitely agism going on. EEOC people and file a class action law suite for sure.
@h4 that sounds illegal. Maybe consult an attorney
@17r hope for much success in your future role. You sound like someone SOLV needs around. But, alas, with no growth strategy and a cantankerous 80 something billionaire lighting a fire under Bryan's rear end, layoffs are the only tool in Bryan's toolbox.
Layoffs except for the SVP level external hires given golden handshakes and lucrative contracts to join this sinking ship.
The only real way to pay off the debt is to go on an aggressive growth strategy funding by strong research and marketing and customer support. But that would cost money! And Bryan's 40 million is sacrosanct.
I can definitely see age discrimination class action law suite, because I’m over 60 and have been with the company for over 14 years through KCI, KCI Acility, KCI 3M, and now Solventum. Year over year high exceptional performance plans and never a negative action plan. Been in presidents inner circle for sales excellence for 3 times. Also have been mentor to the younger sales professionals. Ran a tight ship at the local service center and was a high performing manager. Also, obtained a BS in Healthcare Management. Let’s make them pay, they have no idea how to keep the numbers up in this city. I still have many more good years to provide excellent, consistent performance.
I would appreciate knowing how many people were impacted by this latest strategic initiative—or rather, forced retirement—stemming from the move from Solventum and upper management changes. I miss the old days before Bryan Henson and the repeated management overhauls at 3M.
I spent 15 years with this company: first as a KCI Service Manager and then the last seven years as a sales representative, all in the same geographic territory. My case managers, clinicians, and patients have always relied on me as their primary advocate for Negative Pressure needs. My sales teammates are younger and rarely respond to calls or texts in a timely manner. Despite that, I earned the President’s Inner Circle award three times during my sales tenure—one of those trips was to Hawaii.
Even though my numbers were strong, management wanted a young, impressionable candidate who would “drink the Kool-Aid” and never question directives, regardless of whether they wasted time or added no value. It didn’t matter that, as a PSTS (Patient Transition Support Specialist), I was performing at 115% to plan. The decision was simply to “get rid of the old guy” and retain the young post-acute sales rep who is currently at -10% to plan.
My immediate manager offered no alternatives—just thanked me for my professionalism—even though two roles created by this restructuring are now being advertised in the same territory, roles I could easily fill. Unfortunately, these new hires will know nothing about patient care; they’re just leeches on a healthcare system that enables parasites to slice and dice those of us who truly care.
On a personal note, I was admitted to law school the day before the layoff and plan to complete a master’s in Health Law & Policy within a year. Not bad for an “old guy” approaching 70.
@h4 This is a disgraceful practice that raised its ugly head during the 3M (decline of the) Roman Empire. Scores of loyal dedicated employees who joined 3M in the Golden Age volunteered countless hours of unpaid overtime in return for loyalty from the company. Sadly, James McNerney destroyed a vibrant culture with obsession of pleasing ungrateful Wall Street MBAs.
Now Bryan and his puppetmaster Nelson Peltz cringe every time an employee deservedly reaches full pension or retiree medical because it takes away from money from them to use for lavish yacht parties.
One has to wonder if Bryan and his Bro-in-law CEO and other friends like Heather destroyer of buffets are enjoying caviar and 1000 dollar bottles of campaign right now as people are nuked so the rich get richer.
SOLV deserves to sink to the bottom like Enron and send execs to federal prisons.
I was laid off and am over 50, 10 months from retirement.
Unfortunately, after 3M got sued for age discrimination during the not so halcyon days of Jimbo Mcnerney, companies have learned a statistical breakdown by age to have just enough people under 30, people 31 to 40 etc. To fire to make a class action lawsuit much harder to win.
I suspect Bryan hired some pricy legal team (since 3M legal reputation is in the doghouse and the same people came to SOLV). HEY he's got to earn those 40 million Benjamins some way.
Not necessarily. Know 6 people under 30 that were impacted.
yes. Both on my team over 50
My coworker who was laid off pointed out that of the 4 people on his list, three were over 50. I don’t think any pension eligible employees will make it thru this in next few years.