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
5.0
Jan 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Room for growth - Company Vehicle - Great opportunity

Cons

- A bit of account maintenance

3.0
Jan 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong brand recognition with well-established products in the market. Competitive compensation relative to the local market. Shared financial incentives that align employees with overall business performance.

Cons

Lack of alignment and clarity at the leadership level, resulting in inconsistent direction. A tendency toward short-term, reactive decision-making focused on immediate performance gaps rather than sustainable strategy. Resource strain following employee departures, with responsibilities redistributed without adequate backfill or prioritization. Leadership roles held by individuals without sufficient hands-on knowledge to effectively guide teams. A persistent “crisis mode” environment that prioritizes urgency over thoughtful planning. An always-on culture with blurred boundaries, where availability is often expected during personal time or time off.

1.0
Jan 3, 2026

No work life balance

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

NONE. You sell your soul to the devil.

Cons

No work life balance. Management excepts no responsibility for anything!

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