I heard that the mobile phone policy is being updated as part of project octane. And this means that the majority of non-sales individual contributors will lose access to their Medtronic paid mobile phone plan and device. Are the rumors true?

I’ve heard that some people who have given their employer notice of quitting wind up being told to just turn in their computer and their last day is today/essentially being fired. I’m wondering if this has happend to any Medtronic employees (you or... — read more 

We all made Medtronic the MedTech juggernaut it is today and it’s our time for reparations.

I wasn't at Medtronic long, but it was enough to make me regret having the company on my work history. Whatever standing it once had in the industry has taken a serious hit.

We had outsourcing to Hyderabad then Bogota, where are the US jobs going next???? Seriously, was on a call and a third of people were in LATAM.

If you’re part of PCS in EPT (rip CRM), you’ll have an idea as to exactly what I’m referring to. “Ireland, India >>>> USA” - The actions of A.M. he’s completely dismantling all of the good that the org did, including smartsync, carelink, and... — read more 

They just brought in a new vp of communications and integrated marketing while they just hired the president of ICT in less than a month or so. Any thoughts of what's happening in this area?

Thoughts?

Looking at some track record to justify his role of president

Let's have an honest conversation and admit that we have too many (toxic) managers that don’t lead but only got into these positions with no prior training and they drain the room, break the team, and call the wreckage “success.”

Saw a couple posts on LinkedIn stating while their time at MDT ended they feel grateful. One had >20 years and the other /lt;5.

A cautionary tale for anyone considering an anonymous HR complaint: An engineer reported a workplace concern through the company’s HR system, expecting confidentiality. Soon after, my incompetent manager (Yes we have more managers than engineers)... — read more 

Has anyone heard anything new related to year-end RIFs? When is the Elliott presentation taking place, if it is? I would think it would be scheduled by now if that's still happening.

DOA?

I noticed there is a massive layoff for MiniMed employees. So many talented people dropped. At the same time - a bunch of their jobs have been advertised. It doesn't make sense. Surely keeping them on is the smarter choice. You have to train new... — read more 

Isn't CEO supposed to be for like 10 years?

Promoted to President of Medtronic just like Geoff was before he took over. Makes me hopeful… Mike gets it and believes in the Mission. 1,000,000 times better than the id--tic frat boy we have now.

CEO of GE - institutes the “cut bottom 10%” every year practice. GE crushes profits so wanna-be’s take note. One groom-ee becomes CEO of Bo-ing. You guessed it, he replaces the quality mindset with “profits above all else” mindset that was what, in... — read more 

After the acquisition of touch surgery (which became digital technologies under surgical) , the surgical org became somehow isolated from the rest of Medtronic really forcing silos and no collaborations. It feels like they’re a different company to... — read more 

Gaslighting at Digital Surgery can be hard to name. It can look like mixed messages in a private slack channel, blame in public, and someone taking credit for work you did. Over time, you may start doubting your memory, your skills, and your right... — read more 

Yes, we have a lot of RIFs and it's really hard to watch our work friends leave all the time... but are there any competitors you think are worse places to work and you would never work there? For me. "the Z word" or S&N. He-l to the no. The first... — read more 

Does anyone know what happens if someone is on leave and is affected by a RIF? Like if they are on FMLA or maternity/paternity leave? I know they wait until you return to tell you, but does your 60 days of garden leave start then? Or is it already... — read more 

There was a post about Spine, but it's no longer here.

With Nov 2 fast approaching, what’s the news on folks deciding to return (or not)? I heard the exception of having few colleagues in the office is sketchy, comments?

It was announced today that he is transitioning out of Stryker and handing over to his successor in January. Geoff just sold his house in Minnetonka. Maybe we got lucky and Kevin Lobo is taking over as Medtronic CEO and actually getting us out of... — read more 

MDT Benefits has been thoroughly useless in answering this question, so trying here: I was RIF’d and on the old pension plan expecting one last contribution from MDT in May. Will they contribute it pro-rated? Or just another reason I was on the... — read more 

The move to break up digital technologies and put it inside enterprise under the CTO office, along with the surgica robotics RIf and investment in cornerstone robotics might suggest they’re eyeing a potential spinoff of surgical? Or is anyone reading... — read more 

If you've been here for years and you're unhappy, maybe it's time to see what else is out there. Experience doesn't mean you have to spend the rest of your career in the same place. There are places that will make you happy. Go and find them.

So there are managers and many employees in California who were hired remote before the mandate, are they required to go into office because a few women that work from there are always away running errands etc and they barely do anything

It's starting to feel that way.

In my almost 20+ yrs with this company, I am now convinced it is not what you know, but who you know. The company is full of painfully unqualified leaders who are driving us to the ground. The toxicity is so unhealthy people are just trying to... — read more 

Honestly, I’m really disappointed by what’s been happening at Digital Surgery. It’s hard to watch good people, especially good engineers, leave one after another over the past year. These are people who worked hard, cared about what they were... — read more 

Looking at my linkedin feed - around 20 people have left Medtronic. I've been long term sick leave. My work phone and laptop is now deactivated - so I don't actually have any access to any news. My sickness was sudden so I didn't get a chance to get... — read more 

Someone mentioned that pension credits will stop accruing in about six months, which could remove one of the reasons Medtronic used VERPs in the past. If that's correct, does that mean future workforce reductions are more likely to come through RIFs... — read more 

geoff and team seem convinced ai will solve all our problems. maybe if they spent a little more time talking to actual physicians and patients, they’d understand where ai is useful and where it simply isn’t. ai makes sense for reducing... — read more 

So he sold his house last week and now transitioning off the MBP. Thoughts?

And is there any future for remote employees? I’ve heard such mixed things about the helpfulness of replacement services from MDT for those RIF’d. I am deeply conflicted about staying with Medtronic after getting RIF’d and having felt like I had a... — read more 

Reminder that emails are out to shareholders to vote on the Medtronic Annual Meeting. Votes are up for the election of the Board of Directors (including Geoff) and approving executive compensation. The proxy statement highlights that in 2025... — read more