With mass no lay off plans is it time to close this thread? Yes - I know the layed off bommers will cry, & I know those who can’t get a job elsewhere will remain disgruntled. But am genuinely wondering as this forum run its course?

I am a newer 3M and can't help but notice that the T6_T7 group are an elite brunch. Being comparetively new to 3M, I am not able to judge their technical skills or accomplishments. I understand that they made $$$ for 3M to get to that rank, but how... — read more 

Just curious where this economy is heading and if we will see hiring or layoffs? Are US plants actually expanding? Is business coming back from China? Bill Brown said we will start feeling the tariff impact in H2.

Otherwise, I would have left in a second. The job has become so exhausting, mentally and physically, simply because the company is badly managed and has completely lost its way. I remember the times when the job was challenging and demanding, but I... — read more 

They are a steaming pile of you know what. Our equipment is down for weeks when it used to be a day or two. We are told they can't get parts but it sounds like Bald Bob, Timid Tony, and Jumpy Jeff are the real problem. From what I hear they take... — read more 

The only thing it has achieved is making a bunch of people VPs and paying them extra $$ every year. It is not going to increase sales or introduce innovative products in any meaningful way. Haven't seen any reorg done in the last 15 years that had... — read more 

Are there any other manufacturing sites that are feeling the crunch of TVOS? (Total Value Of Shipment) What strategies are your sites using to offset costs? I don't mind being off on holidays, however I only have so much vacation to cover the rest of... — read more 

From my point of view, I have only seen more confusion. I wonder what has been the net impact of this huge restructuring. Have you seen any positive impacts? Anything that changed for the better? Or is this just a poorly thought out initiative. — read more 

300000 UK Veterans to put in claims for hearing loss on m3 earplugs

Any update ? What was said in Townhall ? What other execs are there ?

What is happening in psd? Why is everyone leaving?

Just saw that the VP of MTDE will be leaving 3M, after less than a year in the job. IBO must really be a toxic hellhole to drive out someone at that level.

This guy has been in the job for over 5 quarters with no results, implemented one of the worse “strategies “ with a box that has plenty of dead inventory and costed ASD a lot of money and is still in the job. I wonder why 3M isn’t growing.

What was it?

The disconnect between leadership and reality would be funny if it wasn't so frustrating. After our department's MVP quit last month, you'd think someone might wonder why morale is in the toilet. But nope. We got same empty "we're a family" speeches... — read more 

Toxic behavior continues. No room for promoting good folks that have spent their careers at 3M.

Kohl's CEO needed Tireman's firewall.

Is it true on April 15 2025 3M announced 2500 layoffs affecting manufacturing, administration and 2 US plant closures?

Anyone hearing anything? After BB's really long, prepared answer to what was obviously a planted question, where he got to wax philosophical about longer lines in the cafeteria and more cars in the parking lot and in his important culture is, blah... — read more 

Needs VP approval for Bronze, Silver, or Gold. Must have direct reports to give out any recognition (50 points) ok, fine on the second one... but the first is just stupid. Who is going to want to give out when a VP has to approve them? Seriously, it... — read more 

What’s keeping cottage grove mn from closing? Is the site still profitable? Or, is the costs of remediation the hold up on shutting down operations minus wastewater. Just curious if I should plan being able to retire from 3M, or look at other... — read more 

OK, up until this quarter, I figured 3M’s demise was basically already decided by the board. It felt like the company was just being prepped to be chopped up. Even if there was some openness to trying to make it a high-functioning, long-term business... — read more 

What’s the agenda for the meeting with bill ?

We have always had great support from the Plant Engineering group at 3M headquarters. Recently we have learned that the group is being phased out and no longer permitted to hire. We need prompt support when we are down! Please step up and provide the... — read more 

I just found out (from a Viva Engage post that was made yesterday) that IBO has moved to finance under the transmission management team. That doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me (although, reporting up through CBG didn't make any sense... — read more 

IBO's chrome-domed leader just sent a message thanking us all for setting way more goals than everyone else. Because who the he-l needs to accomplish things when we have administrative BS to fill our time? Same reason we're being pushed to... — read more 

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Not another restructuring. Please stop the madness!

I'm so overwhelmed nowadays. Our team has just people and we've been begging for a backfill but it's been months and months and it's clearly but going to happen. Meanwhile, our boss is busy having big ideas and piling more work and... — read more 

Perhaps the rumour mill is working overtime. Nicolas Not So Squiet visiting EMEA. Escorted by the lead singer of The Undertones. Maybe it should be the Undertakers! Production is moving out of what is left of a decimated footprint in the UK. Another... — read more 

With Trumps latest global tariff, how will it impact OUS sales for 3M? Seems the stock is down 5% upon liberation day, and looks set to decline more. Thoughts?

Got a market adjustment, but staying at 98% MRP. Expected to go up to 99-100% this year, didn’t get any information about the MRP adjustment so far. Any insights?

I know it's probably too early to tell...anyone that was up for a raise/promotion or 2026 bonus...will those be impacted by the trade war between US and the world?

Sharing a few thoughts as the two-year anniversary of that little “mandatory” meeting approaches. I spent well over a decade at 3M and remain proud of what we built there. We did interesting research, created new products and worked with... — read more 

As we approach the last days before the retirement of our favorite Barista, let's share some of our fondest quotes and memories.

Monish gone Tireman gone Some other buffoons gone Stock over 150 Great AIP in his 1st year Best raises in years WFH morale ki-ler (to those who must come in to work anyway) gone No major layoffs He's proven himself quite well... — read more 

What a joke. 7% If they can't reward my hard work and good results, why should I try to do better this year than I did last year? Time to perform to payment.

How are the SAP deployments going with the new guy now leading?