3M reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(5,847 total reviews)
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William M. Brown

51% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

3M has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5,847 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 Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews
3.0
Feb 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is above average

Cons

Worry of constant layoffs leads to poor culture

4.0
Feb 1, 2025

Good place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great management and team in my experience. Work environment is productive and not too fast paced.

Cons

Pay a bit low and sometimes development gets bogged down by a lot of roadblocks from processes and long time spent in meetings.

4.0
Jan 31, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

3M is a fantastic place to work, offering a dynamic and inclusive environment with a strong emphasis on product. The company has a diversified portfolio featuring well-established brands, providing employees with exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across various business divisions. Leadership is supportive, fostering a culture of growth, learning, and career development.

Cons

Late adaptation of new technology. Working with a diversified portfolio and multiple brands can sometimes lead to slow decision-making due to multiple stakeholders.

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