Invites for meetings for those impacted will go out this evening and tomorrow evening for anyone they could not meet with tomorrow. This is for US only, not sure about other regions.
Look for an email from GM tomorrow
Then we’ll see what follows.
Good luck either way
I am fortunate that I found a job and left Medtronic. I was sad to be leaving so many great people. I feel bad for the people that are let go and I feel bad for the people that are left. Different situations for both, but for the people that are let... — read more
Work slow down
I say we grind it to a halt until resolution takes place. I’m done going above and beyond while management plays this game. Don’t forget without people manning the oars and boat cannot move forward.
The 17th
The rumors of the 17th being the layoff day appears to be wrong. We live to fight another day!
FDA on-site at Rice Creek during layoffs
FDA will be on-site at Rice Creek while layoffs are supposed to happen (per rumors) this week. Radio silence about layoffs thus far today. At this point I hope FDA drop the hammer so the clowns running the show can chase their tails around. Total... — read more
Tired and losing hope
I remember that I was excited about the mission to help patients and to prioritize them in all our decisions. This aligned with my mission as well. However, I have lost hope in this mission due to the toxic red tape and management of MDT. Geoff and... — read more
GM is a mess
How had GM not been fired? The first time I saw him speak I was shocked at how poorly he performed. This place is a top heavy disaster with everyone who actually generates revenue suffering
Toxic relationship
It's like being in a toxic relationship, waiting the past 4 months to know if I'm still desired and valued enough by this company to stay. Just know if you're feeling this too that this situation is absolutely NOT normal, but how you're feeling is... — read more
Look for CST to be spun off next
New company to be called Aible. You heard it here first!
We'll lose the best employees if things don't change
Medtronic has created a toxic work environment that is only going to lead to high turnover rates and a bad reputation. There are no positives. Tell me, who wants to work for a company that abuses its employees and treats them like disposable... — read more
My manager is on vacation next week
So I think I am safe. Sweet!
Next week
All, Please relax this weekend, the wheels are in monition, its not personnel . Just head cut and numbers. Not much we can do about it but pray.
Layoffs have begun
Our senior leader was informed today is their last day. More to come next week. Management knows nothing and has been given no talking points to coach their team members. God with us.
Building consolidations??
Anyone hearing anything about combining facilities as part of this cost reduction? It could make sense to combine the smaller non-production facilities with Mounds View or RC.
Remember: This isn't "you"
It's just what you do Don't mistake the irony of calling it a "living" Stay or go next week, you are more valuable than a large publibly traded company. Your life has greater purpose than an 8-5 at Medtronic and getting the stock price up for... — read more
No reimbursement for Promotional items
What’s next? Bring your own toilet papers to work? Thanks Geoff, Greg and other clowns for the fantastic three years. Great job in destroying morales
More layoffs
Is there a way to know when layoffs will continue? Is there anybody who is in the know who could give us at least a hint on what to expect?
#Layoff_GM, #layoff_KP, #Layoff_QD
If an employee delivers poor performance, they are put on a PIP and let go. Our competitors faced the same challenges as we did in the past years, however, they are doing better than us. Ain't this enough proof of poor ExCom performance? With the... — read more
IT Department in Chaos
Last CIO completely disbanded the IT department - Outsourced hundreds, restructured org, and eliminated entire teams leaving behind enormous amounts of work not getting done. New CIO hired and now we are facing another org restructuring but haven’t... — read more
Leaving because of RTO
As much as some would like to leave because of RTO, I don't believe that many will actually end up leaving because of it. Or am I wrong?
How much notice
How much notice does a supervisor get if they are laying off an employee? Is it the supervisor or HR that does the laying off?
Medtronic layoffs in California
Story here: https://www.massdevice.com/medtronic-layoffs-california/ We're hoping to let our readers know about changes at Medtronic before they're announced (if they ever are). We've reported on the VERP and surgical OU consolidation. If you know... — read more
Jobs are out there
I know a lot of people are worried, scared or anxious about the upcoming layoffs. I have been though multiple ones. Sometimes you felt they were personal and sometimes not. One thing you have to remember is they have a number in kind and they will... — read more
I hope I get let go
Medtronic is such a depressing place to work right now. Geoff and the rest of the clown car are either clueless about employee morale or just mean, which is not a good look either way. RTO right as summer starts is a joke. My team is great to work... — read more
How Layoffs Work
Ive gone through many of the threads below pertaining to the possible upcoming layoffs. My question is, if the April 17th date referenced in other posts is true, what is the process? You get told you are getting laid off, but have 60 days of... — read more
Misguided website for a misguided company
check out our main page: https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/index.html section 1: access, equity section 2: zero barriers, inclusion, diversity, equity section 3: innovation (with sprinkling of inclusion, DEI thrown in) section 4: bridge to better... — read more
WARN notice for Santa Clara County, California
59 employees impacted https://edd.ca.gov/siteassets/files/jobs_and_training/warn/warn_report.xlsx This appears to be the headquarters for GIH
Should be the law that Geoff and Ex-Comm live in Ireland
It’s cheating IMO if Geoff and the Ex-Comm members are living here instead of Ireland where Medtronic is domiciled. They should force them to live there.
Negotiating Severance
In one of the threads here, someone mentioned negotiating severance. Has anyone had experience trying this at Medtronic? If so, what terms did you negotiate on, what leverage did you have, and how successful was the attempt?
Layoff Date
I worked on HR at MDT for more than a decade. MDT didn’t really do layoffs until 2008. Then they became a regular business practice. Layoffs are always completed by the end of the fiscal year. They usually start on a Tuesday. I think that they will... — read more
Poor company performance
I've had it with this job and managers blaming us for poor company performance. Will the leadership finally understand what it means to lead and accept responsibility for their actions and failures?
Why are things so complicated
As an employee of around 1yr, I have noticed that we make everything complicated. Every activity is related to the so-called "Strategy", and takes forever to get things done. A simple document approval needs so many decisions made. And yet they talk... — read more
Tired of Bean Counters being Medtronic CEOs
I have been with Medtronic over 30 years and have seen pi-s poor management when the CEO is a bean counter. Art Collins did nothing. Geoff GE boy wonder another bean counter with business degree and knows nothing. The bean counter types always fall... — read more
Bill Hawkins was forced to retire when Stock was down 30% ; Right now it’s down 41%
https://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2010/dec/21/medtronic-ceo-william-hawkins-to-retire-in-april//print “It's not Bill Hawkins' fault that the stock is where it is, but he is the CEO of the company and the board had to do something." Under... — read more
If you are involved in the RIF process, please share.
If anyone on here is in management or is involved in the process, please share what you know. How many people in your group are impacted and how are decisions being made?