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      4.0

      80% would recommend to a friend

      (3,891 total reviews)
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      Jeff Harmening

      80% approve of CEO

      61% positive business outlook

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      General Mills has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,891 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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      4K reviews
      4.0
      Dec 21, 2009

      Trade Marketing Analytics

      Manager
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Provides an open culture and opportuntities to perform at all levels. Apt and timely reward and recognition for good work.

      Cons

      Need to eliminate bureaucracy and politics to maintain a healthy working atmosphere. Also ensure that while new extensions imbibe the pros of the parent org, they also need to guard against the cons.

      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.

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