Has anyone tried to volunteer for their own layoff to receive the severance package and find a new job? Would you talk to hr or your manager for this?

https://www.startribune.com/3ms-long-tenure-on-the-dow-index-may-be-in-jeopardy/600272610/

For those interested here is a link with detailed info on Mike Roman’s compensation https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2023/03/24/3m-roman-compensation-2022.html?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Recently, division “leadership” told us we needed to earn our way back to corporate investment in our NPIs. They said if we showed profitability gains then we could spend. Sounds like we should take the M&M approach and eliminate half our lab and... — read more 

Mike Roman has used these words. Would someone in the know please share what is the process? What is the vision for the process? And what is the goal in 1, 2 and 3 years that the process is suppose to accomplish?

Not sure which ones are already closed down (someone please give a listing). Any candidates for closure or even demolition as part of Mike bold "reduce rooftops- that is my playbook now!" Plan for the future. My first recommendation is hit the... — read more 

https://www.wadenapj.com/business/3m-to-close-its-wonewok-corporate-retreat-near-park-rapids

Does anyone know for certain what is happening with this group? There are many unconfirmed reports of this many parts of this group heading to the GSC in Costa Rica.

Leadership announced layoffs to streamline management, remove redundancy, and drive greater efficiency. AND to lead by their wonderful example, they add a COO layer between all EVPs and CEO. Great job M&M&M EVPs: earn ~$5M per year COO: probably... — read more 

The management of this company has been reduced to cuts only. What kind of leadership is this? If that's all it takes than almost anyone could manage the company.

What a despicable person. We hired a guy to run manufacturing who moved tires and brewed coffee. That is not even the part that is bad. He is a total condescending and belittling jerk.

Anyone who's taken a course of management styles and leadership is familiar with the Theory X and Theory Y leadership style and the pros and cons of each. The great and visionary 3M leadership McKnight was a Theory Y leader, wanting people to be... — read more 

Has anyone else noticed a significant ramp up in security presence on the maplewood campus or is it just me? Woulda been nice to have this much security when all the catalytic converters were getting stolen. Has there been a ramp up of security... — read more 

I heard on here a couple days back that CBG LVS got obliterated sometime last week... Any news on if/when SIBG and TEBG will feel the Petey Tyrant's wrath?

I hope they do because I am one of the laid off people who is one of the top producers on my team. The people who are left have been sending me their résumé, asking me to look at it. I have my own cr-p to worry about, but the people who weren’t laid... — read more 

But Why no executives buying large chunks of stock?

there's no plan at all. Will see same thing next quarter, after quarter,.........

I am very impressed how many current and past 3M Employees are rallying to help each other find other jobs. Awesome to see people come together as these are good people impacted by terrible 3M leaders. Keep it up! Now for all you other pathetic... — read more 

Any word on what’s happening in Hutchinson. Heard layoffs were coming but haven’t gotten any details.

So TSSD merged with CSD. What's the new division name? And did EMSD merge with DMSD? If yes, what's the new division called? Any other new division other than Industrial Specialty Division? And in the combined division, which division president... — read more 

Of course, Peter Gibbons (aka Tireman, Wee Pete) is costing a few million with all his perks. And at least 10 million, probably more, is being wasted annually on clueless Kearney consultants. From what I heard, most of the MBBs got pink slipped... — read more 

I definitely intend to leave because it is pretty clear that the leadership is literally destroying this company. The atmosphere is terrible and I wonder if in the past there were more difficult periods here than now? Those who have been here... — read more 

Just when I thought the M&M boys couldn't outdumb D-mb And D-mber, the call was hilariously if you want to listen to the sound of deer in the headlights. Asked about why this restructuring is different, Mike and monish mention "priorities" and... — read more 

3M has been divesting her assets (not even counting rooftops they have sold) in the last 4 years . Divestitures accelerated after Monish came onboard. What is the company doing with all the cash it acquired??? More importantly, how will 3M make up... — read more 

When I got laid off, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise! I no longer had to deal with toxic colleagues, or an executive leadership team that just couldn't get their act together. And please, don't even get me started on HR! But you know what?... — read more 

They keep lying to us in meetings. Didn't talk about any substance of layoffs. No details. Hardly said a word. Now they bring up correlation between upcoming automation and the recent bad news but have the audacity to say our jobs are safe for next... — read more 

Restructuring charge for debt deleveraging? Or is it Blockrock that’s repurchasing our debt and gaining more equity? Also, with this new A3M/Not A3M alignment is seems like it’s positioning certain business parts for sale, am I right?

How much is severance? Is it true that it is less than previous layoffs?

With 3M cutting a lot of jobs at the site, what's going to happen to the city itself? Back in the 80s, it was considered a decent place to work and live. Then people started moving to Woodbury for more upscale living. Wonder what tax hit this... — read more 

The unemployment rate is expected to blip up to 3.6% in April, a couple of notches above January's half-century low 3.4% “Roman’s My Way” And now, the end is near 3M faces the final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which... — read more 

Alternatively titled the 'Fails Tour'. While us minions await our severances. That fool Roman has been getting jet time in. His tour so far: St. Paul to Tokyo (fuel stop in Anchorage) - Tokyo to Seoul - Seoul to Europe (fuel stop in... — read more 

It is comforting to hear people say that in general we have a reputation as good and quality workers on the job market, and I hope that is true.

https://www.fox9.com/news/3m-lays-off-1100-people-at-maplewood-headquarters

3M has lost 10 of 16 of the ear plug cases, with the average claimant being awarded $26 million thus far. It is estimated that the remaining 260,000 claims will be settled for between $40k and $500k. So on the low end the company will be paying out... — read more 

From what I've seen 3M is laying off sales force, talent acquisition, and some business transformation roles. So is the plan to stop selling product, stop hiring/recruiting students, and pause BT for the rest of the manufacturing plants who haven't... — read more 

For those who are left on the 3M Titanic, take a good hard look at the PFAS product list that was posted/buried on the 3M website in December. You can’t search it (that’s intentional no doubt) but odds are that among the 15,000 products affected... — read more 

Any exciting observations?

Hard to believe that a nearly 100 year company that had a rich history, sterling reputation, and was considered THE PLACE to work in the Twin cities was irreversibly damaged by ONE BAD HIRE, mcnerney. December 2000 will go down in history when 3M... — read more 

I just received an ‘all clear’ from one of the divisons labs that all USAC employees had been notified (I assume within the division), but my group was told we may have to wait thru Peter’s Town Hall before we learn anything. I could see The Tireman... — read more