A once great company, now a victim of short term thinking - Manager 3M Employee Review

3.0
19 Sept 2012
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Pros

Good safe working environment and a sincere commitment to ethical working practices. Good terms and conditions. Training and developement is good.

Cons

The last ten years has seen a trend to shorter and shorter term thinking. The focus, these days, is on whether this week's plan will be achieved. Often arbitrary targets not related to the customer need. This increasingly prevents any focus on longer term planning in the factories. Sad to see.

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5.0
19 Feb 2026
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Pros

Great work culture and benefits as well as growth opportunities

Cons

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3.0
21 Jun 2026
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Pros

Teamwork, the crew , good pay,

Cons

Long hours, forced 12hour shifts with no lunch break and over time, average week is 52 to 60 hours , short staffed regularly, management team not engaged on floor, managers with poor attitudes, no breaks. Promotions are based off of favoritism you will get the interview but they already know who they picked.

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