It's clear they are the only ones who can bring about any change here. No one has lit an actual fire under Geoff and his crew. They just keep making excuses and weaseling out of having to give any real answers, while the company blatantly falls apart... — read more 

Nothing going on in Enabling Technologies or CST from what I can hear. Am I wrong? Is tomorrow our big day?

How many people from Santa Rosa Aortic have been laid off already. I lost the count. Some department managers asked everybody to go home. Does that mean the whole department will be let go?

Perhaps we are slightly more highly compensated but that is likely due to performance. At least I won’t be on boarded when the ship goes down.

Geoff and Brett, Where should I start? I guess I will skip the many other mistakes made and get straight into what may go down as one of the worst medical device acquisitions of all time, Intersect ENT. You two beacons of leadership decided it would... — read more 

Doesn’t seem to be impacted and if it is very minimal.

Got hit for a 4pm meeting

Updating one's resume should help reduce anxiety. However, is it really so? I'm even more worried since I started looking for a new job because I thought I'd get it much easier, and I still haven't.

Our manager posted “business update”meeting for the entire dept. if it isn’t a lay off - how awful a title to use to instill so much fear knowing people know that means “layoff”. Are they doing dept layoffs all at the same time? Any Other groups... — read more 

I was laid off this morning and didn't think about my recognize points until just now. I have something like 800 points in there. Is it possible to cash these out now? Already turned in my PC and badge.

I can't believe that some people are actually surprised by these layoffs. Wasn't the writing on the wall? Good luck everyone!

Whenever a ceo decides to create chaos and decentralize a centralized organization- employees should look for a new job. Decentralization adds cost. As soon as “macroeconomic “ conditions change, there will be layoffs and bu consolidation to find... — read more 

I managed to ask ChatGPT to write an announcement to inform layoffs. Check this, want to know all of your opinion on which one is better, by ChatGPT or by GM? Dear Medtronic Employees, As your CEO, it is with a... — read more 

I don't like this at all. A great colleague has been notified of a layoff. I am always in disbelief when I hear that such capable and talented people are laid off, while the slackers get to remain here. What is the main criterion for these... — read more 

Have the Medtronic layoffs affected you? Email burl.gilyard@startribune.com (mailto:burl.gilyard@startribune.com) to share your story.

We’re dropping like flies in GI.

Starting to wonder if there is going to be a big impact for Surgical Innovations and Surgical Robotics due to the future? Maybe that merger was a baby step in the more strategic RIF? Have not heard much, was thinking when the SI restructure happened... — read more 

https://m.startribune.com/medtronic-begins-global-layoffs-following-through-on-plans-to-cost-cut-this-year/600267966/

Did anyone in CRM receive any meetings invites yet or hear any info?

BU update meeting scheduled in 3 hours. Not only was I just accidentally included in an email where my team was discussing how to divvy up my work going forward but I also just had someone delete all my recurring meetings with them off their... — read more 

I just was made aware that the BC and risk team will be cut.

Make this the last time we hire a bean counter to run a medical device company. R&D, operations, supply chains, post market support, manufacturing are all very difficult things to manage and require a lot of technical and process understanding. ... — read more 

Can you provide some context? Is it from your manager? A VP? Your HR partner? Is it just you and one other person? Your manager, VP + HR? Any info you can provide on what to expect would be helpful! It sounds like in some cases direct managers... — read more 

Probably getting laid off today - meeting title “Business Update” Anyone have any idea on why severance is like?

Did anyone in neurovascular OU get meeting invite?

Can we please consolidate all the main info in one place? Like where, how many, and which group?

Individual employee notifications will begin today and will continue in the coming weeks and months as timelines across the globe will differ. It's not just today or this week, we'll have these cuts hanging over our heads for weeks and months to... — read more 

Heard IT was happening today but have yet to find anyone to actually confirm it has started.

Anyone in diabetes getting meeting invites/have layoff info? Wishing you all the very best!

Where can I find our Severance Policy - I am not asking you guys to post it here, I just need help finding it

It’s in a couple hours. I believe it’s a blessing in disguise. Wishing you all the best. Wish me luck!!!

Dear colleagues, Over decades, our people have created some of the world’s most meaningful innovations that have improved millions of patients’ lives and cemented this company’s standing as a healthcare technology powerhouse. Innovation powers... — read more 

Must be a lot of people impacted this time for GM to be sending this email.