Does General Mills pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, General Mills employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at General Mills. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at General Mills?

80% of General Mills employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated General Mills 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at General Mills?

Manager (87) , Analyst (56) , Machine Operator (55) , Associate Marketing Manager (50) , Financial Analyst (43) , Business Analyst (41) , Consultant (39) , Intern (36) , Finance Manager (34) , Senior Financial Analyst (31) , Senior Analyst (30) , Assistant Manager (28) , Promotor De Vendas (28) , Team Leader (28) , Auxiliar De Produção (27)

What are the pros of working at General Mills according to real employee reviews?

"The plant I worked at was full of great people and it was fun coming to work." ((in 409 reviews)); "Work life balance is good if you plan ahead and keep on top of your work." ((in 403 reviews)); "And Great benefits" ((in 347 reviews)); "Work Culture is good and flexible." ((in 110 reviews)); "Great opportunities to connect with other interns and cross functionally with other departments." ((in 70 reviews))

What are the cons of working at General Mills according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and promotion practices" ((in 99 reviews)); "Bad Managers: GMI has a “Great Managers” program developed to improve the quality of people managers in marketing." ((in 68 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs, Large" ((in 59 reviews)); "Also hires people directly out of college who have no leadership experience at all and puts them in charge of 20" ((in 55 reviews)); "Teams that were once highly motivated and worked long hours now leave the office promptly at 3:00 p.m. every day." ((in 44 reviews))

What are employees saying about General Mills layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about General Mills layoffs and their outlook for job security at General Mills in 2026.

What are the top reviewed General Mills locations?

Buenos Aires , Almirante Brown , Burzaco

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General Mills reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,885 total reviews)

Jeff Harmening

81% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

General Mills has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,885 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The General Mills employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Dec 21, 2009

Wonderful People and Products

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

General Mills allows for open communication as well as innovative ideas. The Company wants all if its employees to succeed, knowing that the Company will do better with employees who are content.

Cons

It takes too long to try something new. The culture of General Mills is to always try to be nice, but sometimes to get things done, you have to get in peoples faces and ruffle feathers.

3.0

Dec 21, 2009

Good company if you're the right person

Business management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

General Mills delivers an overall positive work experience. It strives to treat its employees well and be the "employer of choice." Employees at the corporate HQ enjoy a lot of on-sight amenities: company store, hair salon, concierge, coffee shop, medical facilities, etc. It is accepted to take time off for key personal needs. The company's results are exceptional during these tough economic times, so job security is definitely a bonus.

Cons

The diversity mantra has taken over hiring and promotions. Non-diverse candidates are often overlooked. This means that "diverse" individuals are placed in positions that they may not be ready to execute. Those who do not work at corporate HQ are treated like second-class citizens. They do not receive the same benefits and are encouraged to cut (for the sake of HMM) the few benefits they have remaining. The non-confrontational culture means that sub-par employees often remain in the company for a long time. Likewise, the overly structured pay system means that high performing employees cannot be compensated well. As a result, the best often leave and the mediocre reamin indefinitely.

4.0

Dec 21, 2009

R&D

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are plenty of opportunities to explore and develop new products. Great focus on introducing only the best product in market Cross-functional teams work hard to get projects done

Cons

Very conservative approach towards new products/markets Slow career advancement

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