Well-balanced employer but very slow career growth and little recognition of work - Human Resources Generalist General Mills Employee Review

2.0
21 Dec 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Pension plan - Nice people - Good amount of vacation days - Many onsite perks at headquarters - Encouragement to take vacation (although work gets in the way of many taking all of their days off)

Cons

- Slow career growth (my peers at other companies are further along the ladder than I am) - Because people are very passive-aggressive about accelerating the career ladder, your work may not get recognized and/or your recognition may be taken by others - You must fit a certain mold; if you do not "act" the culture of General Mills, you won't go far

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CEO approval
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Pros

Good work life balance, many people fully remote or hybrid

Cons

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4.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great culture and truly amazing coworkers. Strong company history of success with iconic brands.

Cons

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