The company is not what it used to be. - Anonymous employee 3M Employee Review

2.0
27 Jul 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Still a diversified industrial manufacturing company where you can pursuer career opportunities in a variety of markets

Cons

Management seems more focused on pursuing social causes instead of serving customers. Too many executive management appointments where the new executive is “Uniquely Qualified” for the role. This is code for “has no prior experience in the function or market”.

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Pros

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Cons

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