Would never refer someone to work here - Anonymous employee 3M Employee Review

2.0
23 Feb 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some of the staff are great to work with, benefit packages are very good, some possibility for change under new parent company.

Cons

Management is not supportive, resources are in short supply, and many people only work there because of their race or if they were a former customer.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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