General Mills reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,884 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 3,884 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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5.0
Jan 9, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company hires great people, so I feel like I'm surrounded by talented people who motivate me to do my best.

Cons

It's a consensus driven culture, so it can take time to make decisions.

4.0
Jan 9, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

In a challenged economy we have a product that people need. General Mills takes very good care of me and my family. They have a solid reputation in the areas in which they compete.

Cons

Minneapolis is a bitter cold plae to live.

4.0
Jan 8, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stable company. Good management. Managers that understand work/life issues well.

Cons

Conservative company not very open to risk/entrepreneural pursuits. Bereaucracy in progression processes. Marginal talent management. High level of churn at all levels. Effective managers can sometimes be hard to come by.

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