In a rough spot - Senior Marketing Manager General Mills Employee Review

3.0
Mar 30, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-The people are great -There are a lot of perks at the HQ (cafeteria, gym, salon, free parking, etc)

Cons

-For several years now, there has been a lack of clear, realistic business strategy from leaders -Sr. Leaders have been in place for a long time, despite poor performance for a while -Many director level + jobs have been eliminated, making career progression past manager extremely tough

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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
CEO approval
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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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