Hormel reviews

3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(675 total reviews)
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James P. Snee

54% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

Hormel has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 675 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hormel 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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675 reviews
4.0
Aug 9, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

At Hormel, there is a great opportunity to implement your own ideas. Management expects you to promote positive change. Training is important at Hormel. The company provides a week long new employee orientation seminar and another week long meat science class after a year into the job. The pay at Hormel exceeds similar jobs elsewhere and the benifits are above average.

Cons

The number of hours you are expected to work far exceed other companies. Hormel management has a problem with equating the number of hours worked to how well you are doing. Many people will kill time at work for the sake of appearance.

2.0
Dec 13, 2024

Bad Culture

Recommend
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Pros

I commend the company for offering good benefits.

Cons

Culture warrants attention... It seems that there is a growing concern about the company's culture, particularly in light of recent changes such as making 4 days in-office work mandatory. This approach can feel more like an imposition rather than a genuine effort to foster collaboration and engagement. Senior Leadership Needs Attention... Additionally, there appears to be a perception among employees that senior leadership tends to show favoritism towards certain individuals. This can create an environment where issues are overlooked, leading to frustration and disengagement among team members. Conflict Resolution Starts at the Top ... Moreover, while I appreciate the initiative for mid-management to receive conflict resolution training, it feels as though this responsibility is not equally shared at the senior leadership/Director level. A more balanced approach where senior leaders/Directors actively engage in coaching and addressing conflicts would undoubtedly contribute positively to our workplace dynamics. Seasoned Employee Exit... Finally, it is concerning to see valuable tenured employees leaving the company. Their departures may be indicative of deeper cultural issues that we need to address collectively.

3.0
Sep 18, 2024

Decent Place to Work

Recommend
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Pros

Stable company, access to senior leadership, great growth opportunities, mostly great hard working employees

Cons

Operates too lean in many areas leading to burnout, too many projects and initiatives, hybrid and remote work frowned upon, face time and performative work environment

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