Fantastic place to work, sometimes a bit too hierarchal and tenure-based - Business Planning Manager General Mills Employee Review

5.0
May 21, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Fantastic benefits, decent pay, supportive and encouraging atmosphere, lots of energy and passion, open to employee feedback, great results

Cons

Promotions are based 90% on tenure, and very little on merit and ability (at least initially). Career path is very set in stone (must check certain boxes before being able to move to the next level). Incentive/Bonus doesn't fluxuate much on performance - difference between a high rating and low rating ~$800, after taxes, more like $400.

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5.0
Mar 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance, many people fully remote or hybrid

Cons

Layoffs are often and if you don’t move quickly you get caught up in them

4.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great culture and truly amazing coworkers. Strong company history of success with iconic brands.

Cons

The company is going through a super tough season. Lots of jobs being moved offshore and it feels like nonstop restructuring / job loss. Job security feels very tenuous and morale is low.

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