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      4.0

      80% would recommend to a friend

      (3,893 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 3,893 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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      4.0
      Aug 3, 2012

      Great people, great company, same politics of other big companies

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      The people that I've met here are some of the best I've met in life! I've made lifelong friends here. The benefits definitely play a role in why people stay with the company. There is a clear career path and you can climb the latter rather quickly if you work for it. Half day Friday's in the summer, if your position actually allows you to take advantage of it.

      Cons

      You still have to deal with politics, very hierarchical structure. Depending on your position, you could end up working really long hours. At the same time though there are people that can take advantage of the work flex (more accepting of work flex if you have kids or are married). Straight salary is under the midrange of the market, but they make up for it in benefits.

      4.0
      Aug 2, 2012

      Great Company From The Top

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great benefits, Good PTO, Great Development Opportunities, Every resource made available to whoever is willing to step out of his/her comfort zone, Many opportunities to learn new technologies, programs, software and managerial techniques. Very friendly and positive work environment.

      Cons

      Company has trouble focusing. Too many new initiatives so hot at start and obsolete within 60-90 days. Much funds, energy and efforts deployed on fast track ideas then dropped shortly without any return. Favoristism at play. Politics a reality, making advancement/promotion a function of who you know, how well you are kissing up to them and how well you are playing the game.In fact politics here is a sport than you better practice and get better at it; otherwise you get stuck at the bottom.

      3.0
      Jul 28, 2012

      Great Pay. Large Time Investment

      Team leader
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Management takes time to invest. Most Managers want to provide you with the tools to achieve a work life balance. Excellent pay and Bonus Structure. You are never making decisions on an "island"

      Cons

      Off Shift rotations make it difficult, take time to adjust to in order to maintain a "normal" lifestyle. Weekend coverage is a difficult topic. Getting candid feedback from upwards is difficult. Decisions take time. work life balance can be difficult to achieve/maintain

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