The company seems to have lost its way, with extreme focus on diversity and social programs. - Senior Manager 3M Employee Review

3.0
Sep 1, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Large company with many opportunities to learn different businesses

Cons

- Excessive focus on diversity programs to promote people just to hit a HR target, with little regard to qualifications. When these people fail due to lack of experience or qualifications the whole cycle starts over again. - The turnover in the executive ranks is higher that any point in the future with lots of people “leaving to explore other opportunities” - Too little focus on execution and new product innovation, competition is catching up quickly.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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