You set goals at the beginning of the year with management, when you achieve them you are rewarded. - Anonymous employee 3M Employee Review

4.0
19 Sept 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Unique technologies create opportunities in niche markets served. For the savy individual it can be very exciting to create new solutions and assist customers to meet their goals and objectives. Very good management. People are great to work with.

Cons

Because of niche, involvement with other operations within company is limited. There is little opportunity for advancement within company at this time.

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Pros

Company investing in new products and higher growth markets

Cons

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