3M reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(5,854 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 5,854 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 Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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6K reviews
1.0
May 18, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good brand and reputation. High accountability and metrics driven,

Cons

Unfriendly to women in business. Little leadership development. Not conducive to growth and development - unless you're in the good old boy network. The good old boy network is exceptionally prevalent at 3M. Heavy backstabbing, passive aggression and blaming culture. No work/life balance.

1.0
May 10, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Smart people in the labs and at production roles, blue-chip company, many career paths if you desire old school jobs.

Cons

Nepotism hiring, poor leadership in many areas, the same people get promoted regardless of their behavior. Inclusivity efforts hypocritical. Straight, white men are not covered under harassment because they are not a “protected class” - direct quote from HR

4.0
Aug 1, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A strong and stable company, accountable for their ethics.

Cons

Tenure means everything. If you're not a millennial or haven't already worked here for 20 years, forget about advancement. Outside experience means nothing. Tenure and nepotism are chosen over skill. Very conservative.

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