Perhaps you have read this but perhaps not. Medtronic is even behind in this department but it is here https://www.wnd.com/2025/08/inside-offshoring-playbook-how-u-s-companies-replace/
I'm tired of this forced positivity
We were told by a higherup to give “instant feedback” even if it’s to our boss, like that’s not going to backfire. I raised an issue with my supervisor yelling at me and HR just quoted policy like that magically protects me. I’m tired of pretending... — read more
RTO .... a realty
My onsite take on the RTO being one month away .... anyone else notice assigned cubes are filling up again. Just wondering if its only me?
WFH Boston Scientific
BS is still 3 days a week for flex employees. I wonder if our management has discussed how happy employees impact productivity vs how to squeeze the last enjoyment from their workers. Seems to be working pretty well across the street. My guess is... — read more
RTO Work Style Dashboard
So as employees we will have a dashboard to check and monitor our compliance with the new policy. Does anyone know how it works? Is it a classic clock in /clock out which is only accessible in a Medtronic office? Is it as simple as accruing 32... — read more
PTO Sick/Snow Days
Burning PTO because you are sick or snowed in because WFH is no longer an option. I know there are supposed to be exemptions if your manager fills out the paperwork but mine has already said they have better things to do. Squeeze your employees... — read more
CRM reorg?
I heard today is the day, if so please provide updates. GLTA
Big News more RIF’s on the way
There was a going to be a big and sudden announcement this week, stating due to the current economic challenges, such as Tariffs, supply chain issues, weak sales, etc, there is going to be a Global restructuring. It’s going to be a blood bath... — read more
CISA flags hardware vulnerabilities In Medtronic
https://industrialcyber.co/threats-attacks/cisa-flags-hardware-vulnerabilities-in-honeywell-medtronic-mitsubishi-lg-network-thermostat-devices/
Remote worker RTO
Been at Medtronic 10 yrs and hired as a remote worker. Will they make me start going into the office ? I’ve never went in.
Post layoff
If someone is RIFd from a certain position, how long until that position can be filled again?
Annual review has been disenfranchising for nearly everyone I have talked to
I had an excellent year- largest project, ahead on schedule, under on cost. I also had the worst review I've had so far at medtronic- a 3 and 2.5%. It didn't add up. I talked to my peers and everyone got similar. I talked to directors in other... — read more
RTO Questions
How long until RTO is 5 days a week? Are IP addresses really being monitered? Percentage of people in the office for 8 hour days? What will be the penalty for management whose team isn’t abiding by the policy change? GLTA
By Danny Sherwinter - Chief Surgical Mt Sinai
From Industry Leader to Afterthought? A Surgeon’s Perspective on Covidien (Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group) Medtronic Decline in Innovation I’ve been a long-time user and supporter of Covidien (now Medtronic) minimally invasive surgical... — read more
The feedback void
Did you notice that criticism is only welcome if it’s toothless? If you share any real concerns that need to be addressed you get labeled as "negative." What has this place turned into?
I hate my job
And I hate this place even more. That's all I wanted to share.
What was your bonus by OU?
I’ll go first. CST was 91%. No modifier for me because my manager said I needed to walk on water to get a rating of 4.
New General Counsel
Wow, compared to Brad Lerman, Ivan had a short tenure here. He must of cleaned up all the bribery investigations / the government stop coming after us and we’re on to new issues.
If Medicaid is gone completely that means most of Medtronic devices aren’t covered by it anymore
Are we cooked?
Diabetes Inside Sales Restructure?
I know no one cares about diabetes anymore or ever for that matter but there was a meeting setup for two weeks out. Who has the sauce? I am sure it means layoffs but anyone know specifics?
What will be Geoff Martha’s raise this year?
I’m betting on at least 40% increase in overall compensation. I got 2.5% raise after fabulous year with all the contributions I made. So happy I could contribute to Geoff’s raise he deserves it.
Don’t be good at what you do
Don’t be innovative or dedicated. Don’t support your team, because there is no such thing here as team effort. Neither individual contributions nor team achievements will be recognized. If anyone gets credit, it will be a manager, the same one who... — read more
SMO ki-ling me
Medtronic is a soul-crushing nightmare. Management is arrogant and disconnected. HR has no humanity, just fake smiles and lies. Ethics? Hidden and ignored. A clique runs everything while the rest of us are treated like garbage. I’m under so much... — read more
Top 10 Medical Device Companies Over the Years
From No. 1 to No. 7 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rezazahiri_𝐓𝐨𝐩-10-𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥-𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬-activity-7328455994663936000-3bud
Remote workers in Twin Cities RTO?
I just heard that remote workers in the Twin Cities now have to RTO in September. Does anyone know anything about this?
The company’s only consistent strategy is slashing costs
Medtronic has become a patchwork of acquired businesses, each operating in silos with little to no alignment. There’s no unified approach to quality control, design control, or even basic operational standards and the internal politics are toxic to... — read more
Tell me how is Geoff ruining Medtronic?
I’m a long investor and keep hearing that Geoff Martha is making bad decisions and harming the company. It’s difficult to assess from the outside… what are the things he is doing (beyond layoffs) that are causing problems?
SMO (swiss) Su-k...
The management and leadership team at SMO demonstrate significant shortcomings. Promotions often appear to favor friends and close relatives of the leadership team, raising concerns about fairness and transparency. KPIs are reportedly manipulated to... — read more
Being let go when giving 2 weeks notice
I heard when Diabetes OU field employees give their 2 weeks notice they are let go that day and not paid for the 2 weeks. Can anyone confirm this?
RTO intended to spur resignations?
Interested in hearing whether folks will resign in lieu of returning to office? I suspect RTO, in addition to the great collaboration, will be an attrition mechanism. Thoughts?
I’m not even looking forward to the weekend anymore
What’s the point when Monday is just going to bring the same cr-p all over again? It feels like I can’t even enjoy a single day off because all I’m doing is dreading what’s coming next. That’s all that runs through my head lately, and it’s... — read more
Montreal Site sh-t show
Contingents gone. Production low. (Both shifts) Inventory too much. Too many activities to ki-l time. BBQ + AEM business update, again. Weekend shift over, back to evening shift. 4 days gone back to 5 days. Big building.. empty! The end is near... — read more
There is not enough space for everyone in Minnesota to return to office
There are currently not enough work stations for all Minnesota hybrid employees to return four days each week. Expect to be crammed into some uncomfortable spaces.
Don't wait for layoffs to happen to you
Take control of your life. Worrying won’t change anything. Update your skills, network like crazy, and save aggressively. Medtronic won’t protect you, you should know that by now, only you can do that. The ones who thrive plan ahead, not hope for... — read more
Layoffs in diabetes in July?
There going to be layoffs again in diabetes in July?
Teams Meetings
Have 4 meetings today without rooms setup. In my last one I could hear 3 people in the meeting calling in from their desks which are one row apart. New idea, if we are forced to come in reserving a room is mandatory and there’s attendance sheet... — read more
RTO doesn’t start until September
Go into the office as little as possible this summer. Enjoy time from home before it’s taken away from you this fall. They can’t punish you yet.
MIP and additional 401(k) match for FY26
Based on the Townhall, CFO mentioned that MIP is around 93% for level 3 met expectations , could be more if you exceeded expectations Also hearing due to the business performance this year, there could be additional 401(k) match upto $0.80 on the... — read more
Everywhere I Look, the Cracks Are Showing
Lately I’ve been struck by how much of our work isn’t guided by what’s right. It’s guided by what’s just barely enough. Processes get rewritten not to improve outcomes, but to meet the lowest regulatory threshold. We chase compliance instead of... — read more