I'm constantly asked to train new hires, but I have way too much on my own plate to be doing that. It's not part of my job and I can't keep up with my own work when I'm spending time explaining things to people who should have been better trained... — read more
Any news on the possible August layoff?
It’s only 1 month away
This on going discussion is a sad state of affairs
This is what Medtronic has become... layoffs, VERPs and no discussion about the patient. So sad.
Can we fix the issues that cause the majority of problems? Please?
We're constantly running around putting out fires that'd stop happening if someone just fixed the source. But nobody wants to invest the time, because...I can't even figure out why. It'd make everybody look good if it was done. What am I missing... — read more
I heard VERP coming in Aug 2026
A little birdie says a VERP is coming our way in Aug 2026. Hopefully this is true!
Let’s be real this AI cr-p and DEI are facades liberal arts majors at Medtronic can hide behind
Geoff’s AI and Healthtech garbage along with DEI has gotten out of control. Does anyone at Medtronic know how to operate anything or make any operating decisions with half a brain? Fu-k this company
Project Chicken Biryani
Anyone heard about this one? They say there are going to be layoffs to turbo-optimize specialized growth and maximum pivots for shareholder value , but I can't think of where else they could possibly do our highly specialized work from.
Another RTO in MN?
We are hearing rumors in CRM that there will be another return to office, but for remote employees. Anyone else hear this? Are there specific roles being changed or all remote employees?
“Savings” à la reduction commitments are planned for August.
Will see reductions in my backyard, planned for August. Full scope within MDT unknown.
MiniMed - just as bad as Medtronic!
Same cr-p, different logo! Pretty sure we're having layoffs today! Several have gotten the "Business Update" meeting invite for this morning...
I haven't heard any rumors about cuts lately
That's usually a good sign, but I can't help still being a bit anxious. Is there anything to worry about?
Congrats Geoff!
You did it!!! You managed to find someone in Skip who’s d-mber and even less competent than you are. Bet that feels good
Fire the VPs and replace them with randos in Colombia
Since Medtronic loves saving money I have an idea. Fire the useless Sr VPs and VPs and find replacements in Colombia. I am sure that will work our great. It would save millions upon millions of dollars. Tara should go first.
401k match for FY2026
This is my first year, is this a lot lower than prior years? Even when MIP will pay out at 103% as mentioned in town hall? From the benefits guide for new employees: “Over the last decade, our company match averaged 4.5% for employees who... — read more
Medtronic Corp dev has to be the d-mbest group in the world
Is anyone fed up with the rampant stupidity of this group? Forget diligence because that would mean they would need to actually work but what loser approved cerevasc? That company is a scam and these mo--ns in corp dev are clueless who keep repeating... — read more
MIP
MIP for PH was 70% which is crazy given the BU is a growth driver for Medtronic overall.
Elliott and friends
How you’ve found value by just restructuring the company is amazing. But how you will continue to post growth at this circling the drain is beyond even the most experienced insiders when we know this growth is financially engineered. This is a slow... — read more
Medtronic's Rank - WSJ - The 2026 Best Companies for the Future
The Wall Street Journal evaluates how leading US corps stack up in 6 areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience and agility. Medtronic ranks #118 overall with an Overall Score of 56.4, placing it above the... — read more
I’m learning that work isn’t just about work
I used to think that if I kept my head down and did solid work, that’d be enough to move forward. After a few years here, I’m not so sure. The people getting promoted aren’t always the most capable, but they’re usually the ones who know exactly who... — read more
Employees can make a case to fire Geoff
We need at least 35,000 insider posts on this and can guarantee we can get rid of Geoff if all of you employees rally. Let’s go.
RIF are "rare" and you must be joyful
Our VP stated that RIFs are "rare" during our town hall. We have had 9 (!!!) employees on our team RIFed in the past 24 months plus a Sr. Director disappeared under mysterious circumstances. They fired two US employees this May and then immediately... — read more
Friendly reminder our execs dump those shares like hot potatoes
This is all public information. With the exception of Bob Hopkins, our execs effectively get their RSUs or performance rewards, then sell that sh*t as soon as it vests. Forms indicating an (A) are the acquisition of shares, and in this small... — read more
Has anyone heard anything about more layoffs?
I'm trying to stay informed but I haven't seen anything solid.
Anyone consider transferring to India for better job security at MDT?
MDT is basically run out of India these days. It's only a matter of time before everything except sales ends up there. Anyone considered transferring and working for pennies?
I’m completely checked out
I’m doing the work of two people. Commuting in to an office to sit on zoom all day is expensive and depressing. We do more and more hard work while org leaders reap all the benefits. Nothing trickles down. I’ll just hang out doing the minimum... — read more
Aug layoffs
Are the rumored Aug layoffs still a thing? Any word on Elliot management?
ICT CRMS All Employee Meeting
No agenda No meeting details Only a direct meeting on teams Thursday this week Meeting duration 55mins Is this a lay off discussion or a business update ? Does anyone know ?
NV is super toxic
Anyone else getting tired of the circus in NV? Every day there’s a new priority, a new direction, a new “this is the most important thing we need to focus on.” What was said one day will conveniently forgotten next day as if it happened by next day…... — read more
The delusions continue . . .
Q&A at Global Town Hall, Geoffisms We’re closing sites where people don’t want to live or travel to. We don’t have a retention issue. He needs to make a career change to doing comedy.
Will PVH be sold?
All Cardiovascular OUs except PVH have been consolidated with others... Is MDT gearing up to sell the PVH business?
One thing I know for sure - this place is done
They can replace every single person in leadership, but there's no way anyone competent or with an actual vision is ever walking through that door. The culture is too far gone. There's no coming back from this.
Change to lakeside chats? The constant headwinds my blow out the fire?
Here are some new words for our friends at Corporate CommsGPT: Macroeconomic atmospheric turbulence Strategic velocity dampening Opportunity realization drag coefficients Enterprise momentum asymmetry Dynamic value-capture friction Market... — read more
Geoff got all choked up…
Thought he was gonna cry saying goodbye to his buddy Brett on the earnings call. Clearly he didn’t want to fire him and EM forced his hand. Neuroscience performance was awful (again)… when was the last time they hit plan??? Getting rid of Brett was... — read more
Is Geoff stepping down tomorrow morning?
Smells like something is on the stove.
Now or Never
Stock at 73 and continues down while market continues upward. Five years ago MDT was at 136. If Martha isn’t dismissed as part of the year end earnings announcement, it will continue downward. Really sad to watch the once icon of the medical... — read more
Global reminder GM will speak on Thursday morning
Get those coffee mugs ready. And please be onsite to enjoy the viewing parties in person. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. HR.
After six months, I finally have an offer
Almost gave up. Fingers crossed, everyone, please. I'm so demoralized here that getting out is about saving my sanity now. Hard to believe I was once excited to work here.
Hot off the press
CAS + CRM = Electrophysiology therapies (EPT) Rebecca Seidel to lead.
Summer hours
Anyone still doing summer hours? Unofficially, of course. Send that last email about 12:17 and then get a head start on the weekend? Of course I would NEVER do that!
Stock is down more than 9% from this time 10 years ago
Do we think changes will be announced at earnings call next week?