3M reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(5,860 total reviews)
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William M. Brown

48% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

3M has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5,860 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The 3M employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

The matrixed environment provides a good foundation for cross functional stakeholder working relationship. Gaining insights into other areas as well.

Cons

"Transaction-Over-Transformation Culture:" “While the company emphasizes values on paper, upper management's execution often feels transactional. Despite years of hard work, high contribution, and loyalty from staff, there is a distinct lack of employee advocacy at the executive level when organizational shifts happen.” "Low Prioritization of Human Capital Retention:" “In times of corporate restructuring or deployment shifts, long-term talent and deep institutional knowledge feel undervalued. Executive leadership tends to prioritize short-term numbers over retaining the people who built the systems, making employees feel disposable after major deliveries.” "Disconnect Between Executive Decisions and Ground Reality:" “There is a widening gap between top-tier leadership and the workforce. Exceptional efforts and sacrifices made during intense transformation phases are rarely recognized or protected by upper management in the long run.

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