Most be some 20 inches on the ground in the easy metro. Latest endless storm of 15 inches at MSP was starting to remind me of the 1991 Halloween blizzard. Anyone remember finding out people got the next day off with pay? That was in the good old days... — read more 

Have heard the mood at the current Leadership Conference is extremely bad. Everyone is demoralized by the stock price and the constant flow of bad news about the liabilities. Main topic is cost cutting, which is always energizing, especially when... — read more 

I am slightly above my JG Compa-Ratio this year for the first time. Will I still get a raise this year if I am rated a 2 for performance?

Stayed in the same job level for 8 years without promotion. The new guy I mentored become my boss. Thought it would be a good thing. However, at the first 1-1, this guy ask me to develop "leadership skills". "Encourage" me to challenge myself... — read more 

Does anyone happen to know the top out pay for “chemical” operators at the different chemical plants in the USA and Belgium? Cottage Grove Cordova Decatur Antwerp

I've never worked at a place that disrespected its employees as much as 3M.

Since MR took over: S&P 500: +52% MMM: -28% How is that worth ~$15-20M/year?

thank you to all who post comments on this site, it does show the good and bad of the company, this site is better than any HR model and now i really do see hypocrisy in our workplace, been here for over 20 years and it really does sadden me that... — read more 

A lot of companies grandfathered existing employees in their defined benefit pension programs when they forced new hires to go into defined contribution "pensions" (actually just enhanced 401k programs with no pension period). 3M did this in march... — read more 

Suckereer

🙋🏻‍♂️I firmly believe This train wreck we are headed into face first could have easily been mitigated by the Board of Directors; at the end of the day, isn’t that what they are paid to do? A softer landing for employees as well as the executives and... — read more 

https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2022/12/29/3m-sued-faces-employment-suit-alleging-draconian-vaccine-mandate-violated-religious-rights/

Anyone else sell at a huge loss. Or are you waiting for a miracle on 7th circuit Court Street? Should have sold when inge left.

the proof of the pudding is in the plant at Bangor in Ireland, the production machine operators are paid $11 per hour , the lowest out of the United Kingdom plants, the national living wage will rise to nearly $10.50 in April, this is what all... — read more 

Winning ✔️

Just watched national lampoon Christmas vacation for the 100th time or so and couldn't help but notice the comparison of current 3M management with Clark Griswolds boss Frank Shirley. Shirley acts like he is why the company is so successful. Cuts... — read more 

Please be honest when responding. How many of you feel valued for your contributions at 3M? Do you think you're properly compensated? Personally, my last few interviews opened my eyes to how underpaid we are here. I'm still deciding what I'm going to... — read more 

the lack of common sense decisions in MM over the last 10 years has dealt MM so many mistakes, the buzzword "Change" only works when serious thought is applied to it, A3M ,WYW, Centralized HR Depts, all failings and embarrassingly promoting JG's an... — read more 

Fill in the blank or come up with a new one. Think of it as a kaizen event except it will have real value. Science. Applied to _______

The MDL Judge has imposed a major sanction on 3M blocking it from pursuing the Aearo bankruptcy. Rogers hit 3M with this unprecedented sanction for what she described as 3M’s “brazen abuse of the litigation process.” The sanction prevents 3M from... — read more 

Just one more comment on Judge Rodgers’ ruling this week. The one thing that always stood out as the most hypocritical part of the bankruptcy effort was 3M’s effort to reduce the punitive damage award in Wayman because there were not six defendants... — read more 

Used to be one could handle the 4 months of winter because everyone was so nice and the cost of living wasn't too bad and 3M paid top dollar. 30 years ago the Mall of America opened up. 3M had a lifetime employment philosophy - as long as you didn't... — read more 

Hope you have received your 250 Everyday Wins points. Win Win Win !!!

https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2022/12/23/3m-blocked-earplug-litigation.html And in the latest ruling, Rodgers said 3M was "masquerading as the hapless wrong party defendant and purposefully ambushing the other side with a wholly... — read more 

The "honorable" Casey Rodgers has just slammed 3M again in court, this time preventing it from shifting blame to aearo (again). Bankruptcy of the mother ship can't be to far away now. If 3M loses its hail mary in appeals court, you will wish you... — read more 

If you hate it here so much, you can always leave. Nobody is forcing you to stay.

Fluids, fluoropolymers, Scotchgard and related products will be gone in 3 years. At about 40% margin, that's about $500M loss in profits. How will 3M make up for the loss in sales and profits? Will there be an adjustment in share prices? Or worse... — read more 

A great job is more than the salary in an offer letter. When deciding on whether to accept a new job offer you need to have a checklist. Make sure you get all your questions asked before accepting a job offer and don’t be shy about it. Is the... — read more 

This PFAS development is very bullish for the stock longer term. If they can do some things with this strategy, it will meaningfully lower the probability of 3M bankruptcy, which IMO now stands at 90% in the next 5 years. They obviously need to... — read more 

Another announcement from CEO just today How many people affected by this move?

Another attempt to manage safety by games, gimmicks, circus like events and slogans...

As the title suggests. Has anyone's manager or person above them suggested they return to the office, becoming essentially a hybrid role. It seems like in more and more of my conversations with leadership there is a narrative to try and steer... — read more 

Interesting article. Makes me sad to read all the opportunities that 3M had to do the right thing and passed. If anyone has information that can refute this article, I would love to hear... — read more 

3M's appeal is meritless. “The 7th Circuit should uphold Judge Graham’s thorough decision rejecting non-debtor 3M’s attempt to shield itself through the bankruptcy system,” they said. “We look forward to holding 3M accountable for causing... — read more 

Just saw the latest EO announcement

Layoffs and reductions have started in Production areas.

I know so may people that would take a package if you could raise your hand to get out. Wish 3M would ask of volunteers.

List and vote for your favorite 3M buzz words that managers would say to sound smarter than they actually are. I'll start with "line os sight."