General Mills reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,882 total reviews)
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Jeff Harmening

81% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

General Mills has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,882 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
1.0
Oct 14, 2014

General Mills heading in the wrong direction

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great brands and great people with a rich history. Headquarters campus features lots of amenities. Ability to advance and experience multiple roles.

Cons

A new policy in the sales organization requires employees to move anywhere/anytime with virtually no input. Kids are hired out of college and put into roles well beyond their skill sets/ability level. Kids are hired in 'classes' and moved along after a year in role - regardless of performance - terrible employees get passed along to other teams b/c no one wants to deal with them. Employees hired from the outside with experience are treated as outsiders and there are even separate policies dedicated for advancement, etc. Multiple layoffs within the last few years as well as cost cutting measures across the board signal that General Mills is in trouble.

1.0
Oct 7, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The union drove financial stability. Unique balance of quality co-workers whom were more deserving of a better quality of life than what big brother was willing to give.

Cons

Power trip and narcissistic attitude. This goes double for management. The insults to intelligence and willingness to sacrifice an employee for the sake of recognition is disgusting.

2.0
Sep 30, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You can work as hard as you desire

Cons

Corporate leadership (lack of), slow promotion timing, Low pay against industry standard, Lack of respect for R&D personnel, Belief that business can grow based on hope and getting "their fair share" without working at it, no direction, two layoffs in three years

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