Good, but departments and divisions operate in silos - Anonymous employee General Mills Employee Review

3.0
Mar 19, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Good level of independence 2. Very good culture of inclusion and work life balance 3. Cross functional opportunities 4. Leadership training

Cons

1. Too much responsibilty and entitlements given to recent college graduates that foster a sense of arrogance and a poor work ethic 2. Departments and divisions can operate in silos 3. Promote based off of relationships - extremely political

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