They expect total dedication but turn around and cut experienced people first when budgets get tight. The message is clear: loyalty only goes one way. At some point, you realize you’re just another line item to them.

As the company executes its RIF strategy late last week and this week, GM is convening his “president’s council” in Minneapolis. First hand knowledge of members dining at Manny’s in downtown Minneapolis tonight in the private room. For reference, an... — read more 

I know people want it to be over, but when have we ever had layoffs that wrapped up in a day? If nothing else, this management has never been capable of doing anything efficiently, including cuts.

Anyone get a Business Update meeting for tomorrow?

And I wasn't the one picked. Didn't have anything in my calendar to meet for business. Welp, now its time to quit

Which OUs in particular are being affected? Please share if you're able.

The following is a summary of comments from posts made this week. I posted 30 minutes ago and it was taken down. I reviewed the rules of the site and don't know why it was removed because ALL of the information is from existing posts still on this... — read more 

Appears the original poster's HR Playbook post was relatively accurate. Meeting invites titled "Business Update" with leader and blind copying HR started dropping on Monday. Some are seeing meetings with the same title but the meeting is... — read more 

Started this morning.

Is that how they notify people?

Most rumors indicate layoffs across the board. But one can still hope.

Maybe getting laid off now would be better since I have a feeling severance will continue shrinking each layoff. I could be paranoid, but it's happened before and chances are it'll happen again. It feels like the longer we hang on, the worse the... — read more 

If you can concentrate and actually get any work done with layoffs literally hanging over your head, then I envy you, because I can’t. I’m a nervous wreck and all I can think about is what’s coming. Not knowing exactly when it will happen is only... — read more 

Based on a number of VP comments it is pretty clear our group is getting let go. Does anyone know if they will be doing the actually notifications in groups or individually? Is the plan to also do reorganizations at the same time? Will those let... — read more 

This must be what the post regarding a press release with stock impact was all about! https://www.startribune.com/spinal-cord-stimulators/601345951?utm_source=gift

Both to those who need the job, and those hoping to be laid off. I’m in the second group, so at least I won’t be spending the weekend stressed for once.

Just need the last big push to pull the plug. Company and most other companies are mostly full of shitheads anyway! Good luck everyone!

What’s going on in the C-Suite?

Is there a way to know which areas will be targeted? Or will this be a company-wide thing?

So we went over how we do it and when, etc… It starts on Tuesday May 13th. All meetings are with the manager and HRBP. Meeting invites are sent out by this Monday EoB. If an employee is on leave or vacation, then the manager is to reach out to... — read more 

You buy General Electric people, you get General Electric results. GE built a great company and continued innovation in the 1980s. But then GE became management sumo wrestling and positioning. And the "best" of these came to Medtronic. They... — read more 

Most of HR were on-line last night. There is a rumble in the Jungle that there will be a big announcement this week along with a press release. Cant say much more than that.

I’ve been hearing mixed reviews about CAS but they seem to have all the jobs. Anyone have some pros/cons? I understand some of the issues with a growing business, I’m more interested in the work environment and if there is any leadership to watch... — read more 

I've got an offer to start somewhere new next week, but I'm completely frozen with indecision. Sure, I hate my current job, but at least I understand how this place operates. The thought of being the new person during potential cutbacks terrifies me... — read more 

Will RIFs start this week? Last year the RIFs were the first full week of May.

They are everywhere. They wreak havoc on others careers, on projects. I have seen some Narcissists so bad they literally should not be allowed to work with others at all. Some of them don't unless they have someone to manipulate or something they... — read more 

I saw a post meeting is scheduled by manager, anyone else received meeting invites from manager/HR?

Why are we posting all these new job openings while ignoring the qualified people we just laid off? It makes zero sense to hire outsiders who’ll need months to get up to speed when we’ve got former employees, some with decades of experience, ready to... — read more 

Does Martha make it through the year? I think the smart money says no…which probably means he will continue on as CEO through the 2030’s.

Or do they just keep taking credit for your work and completely ignoring you afterward? Yes, I'm jaded.

It certainly seems like we are hurtling towards another round of RIFs. But are there any reasons that RIFs won’t happen right now?

I’m trying to land a job in CAS, can anyone provide advice and what it’s like to work there.

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1916573094367625556 Congrats to all who supported this product! Medtronic tested its Hugo robot in 137 real surgeries — fixing prostates, kidneys, and bladders — and the results were better than doctors... — read more 

I heard a rumor for a more on focus r&d vs clinical studies for the next FY +.

No RIFs before the end of the month?

Or next week? Or early May?

First it was Covid Then it was "supply chain" problems Now it will be Tariffs Martha gets another cover for stock's dismal performance, and excuse to survive. And of course the BS BOD will buy into all of this!

I worked on quite a few of these projects and we usually have to sit on this information quietly for a few years before sites close. I know of one that still hasn't been communicated to people, and is delayed while the transfer of production is... — read more 

I've been at Medtronic a while now, and the place feels different. I used to think this was where I’d retire, but lately? Highly doubt it. To the new hires: do you actually see yourself here in ten years, or are you already eyeing the door?