How far they've fallen - Anonymous employee Medtronic Employee Review

Relies way too much on contractors ("temps). If you accept a contract position with Medtronic, be prepared to be exploited. They'll just renew the contract (if you're lucky) over and over until you reach your two year limit (per policy), then lay you off. New contractors are brought in, and the process repeats. As a contractor, you do not get their great benefits package, and you're not allowed to partake in most company functions (picnics, etc). Medronic has evolved from a place you typically stick with for life, to a revolving door of "temp" workers.