General Mills reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,881 total reviews)
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Jeff Harmening

81% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

General Mills has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,881 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 Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews
3.0
Apr 6, 2026

Later

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working, hybrid/WFH options Balanced workload (especially corporate roles) Strong leave policies “Employee-friendly” and respectful environment Good cross-functional exposure Exposure to global brands (Cheerios, Pillsbury, etc.) Good for career foundation + MNC exposure Good processes (especially in planning, analytics, supply chain) Decent benefits (insurance, leave, perks) Flexibility in roles and projects Internal mobility opportunities

Cons

Promotions can be slow and hierarchy-driven Limited fast-track growth opportunities Pay grade is often below market vs competitors Pay raises may not match workload Heavy dependence on US/global teams Slower decision cycles “Too many stakeholders” Growth sometimes influenced by visibility/networking Manager quality varies Salary slightly below top FMCG competitors

5.0
Apr 4, 2026

Data Analyst Review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture and flexible working hours

Cons

Not Available at this point of time

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