Mentorships at 3M

At 3M, wisdom is shared. Just as we share and combine our technologies, we also share and combine our knowledge through mentorship and storytelling. We define mentoring as a unique relationship in which a mentor (a more experienced person) helps a mentee (a less experienced person) with their development in a particular area.

From executive, regional and functional mentoring to cause-based and informal, 3M offers a mentorship opportunity appropriate virtually for every individual. We value your unique career journey and want each employee to learn and grown in a nurturing, challenging and respectful environment. We understand the important role that relationship-based development can play in helping employees navigate 3M culture, environment, opportunities and more. At 3M, you’ll find different paths for mentorship:
 

• Informal mentoring: Individuals in the same profession or field self-select each other to create one-on-one relationships. Informal mentoring is available to all employees, globally.
• Formal mentoring: We offer many options for formal 3M mentoring programs, and each department’s Human Resources Manager helps individuals assess which is a best fit for them.

Every employee can benefit from mentoring and we hope they do. Engaging in a mentoring relationship – as either a mentor or a mentee – has been shown to enhance job satisfaction, increase engagement levels, and develop professional and leadership skills. In addition, participating in a mentoring program can:
 

• Support and accelerate development at 3M
• Improve job satisfaction and retention
• Facilitate knowledge sharing
• Provide opportunities to network and build relationships