3M reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(5,841 total reviews)
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William M. Brown

54% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

3M has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5,841 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
2.0
Sep 10, 2025

expected better

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

name recognition, benefits, good 401k

Cons

not innovative, main focus on managing there product portfolio. Not involved in or want to understand details of specific business

3.0
Sep 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong global brand and stability. Clear processes and compliance standards. Collaboration with international teams. Good training and professional development.

Cons

Bureaucratic decision-making. Limited local flexibility. Heavy compliance workload. Fewer career growth options locally.

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