Thread regarding 3M layoffs

Harlan was a class act and a missed opportunity for 3M.

After reading about the abuse of the Boeing whistleblowers who testified before Congress this week, no way that company should be in the top million. McNerney destroyed the culture and long-term future of two American icons. Buckley tried to fix what James sc--wed up, but the Board was then full of McNerney (GE-loving) zealots. They should have hired Joe Harlan as CEO, not Inge.

Meanwhile, everyone's GESPP is in the (dark) red.

Direct reflection of current leadership.

When you see GE and Boeing on the list, it should be obvious that there is no substance behind the claim that they are 'top companies.'

3M is the next GE.

We can only hope. Perhaps Bill Brown can make 3M a more successful company.

I was surprised to see GE as well. GE indeed did fail badly with the toxic culture and unethical business practices. It appears GE has reemerged as a good company, maybe great company. Culp made GE successful.
In the last 5 years, GE stock has tripled while 3M has lost 50% of it's value. On Glassdoor.com, 81% would recommend working at GE to a friend. For 3M, only 69% would recommend to a friend.
For those of us with a lot of years, the fall of 3M has been beyond what we realize. Name another US company that has a worse 5 year record. 👂👂👂

3M used to be a top 5 preferred employer in my country about a decade ago. HR used to boast about it. No more now.

Funny, GE is back on the list. Culp is a non-GE guy who is breaking up the company. Bill Brown will likely copy-and-paste Culp's strategy soon enough at 3M.

Sad part of this list is Boeing is still on it??? You'd think people working for a company that has planes fall from the skies wouldn't be on any "best" list.

The saddest part of all is 3M was a mainstay on this list and others for many years (I'm a mid 80s hire) - until McNerney came along and inflicted GE Plague (forced sick sigma, forced rankings, etc.).