Not a good fit for motivated, well-educated, ambitious out-of-the-box thinkers - Anonymous employee 3M Employee Review

1.0
Aug 24, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits package Knowleageble colleagues Stunning innovation center

Cons

Passive-aggressive culture Lack of diversity in middle and upper management Unmotivated and subpar employees regardless of function Limited growth and development opportunities and likelihood of being managed by someone who is not supportive of career growth. Unprofessional behavior (e.g. discussing controversial political and religious topics and intimate/personal matters) across levels.

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Cons

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