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General Mills Inc. Company Culture
General Mills Inc. Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Happiness
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Retention
A+General Mills Inc. CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jeff Harmening
79 /100
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Diversity at General Mills Inc.
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at General Mills Inc. have rated Happiness, Compensation, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at General Mills Inc.
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Women at General Mills Inc. have rated Happiness, Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
General Mills Inc. eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
29
General Mills Inc. employees are 29% more likely to recommend General Mills Inc. as a great place to work
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 23% | Detractors |
Working at General Mills Inc.
Working at General Mills Inc. is rated highly by 359 employees, across various culture dimensions. General Mills Inc. employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting General Mills Inc.’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at General Mills Inc. was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at General Mills Inc.
A
Overall Company Culture at General Mills Inc. is rated A
Last updated 25 days ago
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10%
General Mills Inc. ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
General Mills Inc. Employee Reviews
Out of 683 General Mills Inc. employee reviews, 90% were positive. The remaining 10% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping General Mills Inc. improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 90% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 10% |
Positive Reviews From General Mills Inc. Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Knowing i am adding differential value
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Growth minded, relationship based, flexible
- What are some of the best things about your team?Committed, all in, challenge my thinking, respectful
Constructive Feedback From General Mills Inc. Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The people at the top of the ladder need to actually care about the employees that make the products and realize it is wrong for the CEO and other upper management to make over 100 times what the average employee makes. Wages, bonuses and benefits need to be increased across the company.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?10 years ago there was a waiting list to get a job at my local General mills, now they have a hard time keeping enough staff to run the lines. Every year they take more and more from us, from wage bonuses, taking away the possibility to earn a extra vacation day, and attendance bonuses.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and accountability for all
General Mills Inc. Company Information
General Mills Inc. Company Overview
We serve the world by making food people love.
General Mills Inc. was founded in 1866 and its current CEO is Jeff Harmening. Since its inception 160 years ago, General Mills Inc. has grown to 38000 employees.
General Mills Inc. Mission, Vision & Values
General Mills Inc. Mission Statement
General Mills' mission statement is ""To make lives healthier, easier and richer.
General Mills Inc. Values
- We do the right thing, all the time
- We innovate in every aspect of our business
- We build our great brands
- We respect, develop and invest in our people
- We strive for consistently superior performance
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at General Mills Inc.
Climate change presents risks to humanity, our environment and our livelihoods. Changes in climate not only affect global food security but also impact our raw material supply. This influences our ability to make food people love and deliver value to our shareholders.
Science-based goal: Only 10 percent of our greenhouse gas footprint is from our own operations, so we’ve set a goal to look beyond our walls and reduce absolute GHG emissions across our full value chain by 28 percent by 2025 (compared to 2010). Our longer-term goal is to achieve sustainable emission levels in line with scientific consensus by 2050.
Water is an integral part of General Mills’ heritage. The company traces its roots back to 1866,
when milling visionary Cadwallader Washburn set up a flour mill operation on the banks of the
Mississippi River in Minneapolis seeking to capitalize on the power-generating potential of the 16-
foot St. Anthony waterfalls. Today, water continues to be critical to food manufacturing for use as an
ingredient, a coolant, and to clean and sanitize manufacturing equipment. General Mills is committed
to protecting and conserving its natural resources, and seeks innovative ways to reduce and reuse
water wherever possible.
Our aim is to build strong, resilient and sustainable communities.
| Headquarter | 1 General Mills Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55426 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.generalmills.com |
| Founding Date | 1866 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GIS |
| Jobs | careers.generalmills.com/ |
| Social Sites |
General Mills Inc. Competitors
General Mills Inc. competitors include Unilever, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and Kerry Foods. General Mills Inc. ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how General Mills Inc. compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
At General Mills, we put people first. Each of these leaders have different talents and backgrounds, but they all share a passion for mentorship and helping General Mills do big things for the future of food.
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General Mills Inc. Employees
General Mills Inc. has 38000 employees. 359 employees at General Mills Inc. have reviewed General Mills Inc. across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 25 days ago.
Overall, the 359 General Mills Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at General Mills Inc. are pleased with their total compensation at General Mills Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at General Mills Inc. are pleased with their team. 359 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at General Mills Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at General Mills Inc. believe the environment at General Mills Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at General Mills Inc. is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at General Mills Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at General Mills Inc. are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
General Mills Inc. employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at General Mills Inc. report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at General Mills Inc. have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
91% of General Mills Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
General Mills Inc. employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of General Mills Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
General Mills Inc. employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
90% of General Mills Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining General Mills Inc. - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining General Mills Inc. is that the company was prepared on their first day. General Mills Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 80% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
General Mills Inc. KPIs and OKRs
At General Mills Inc. 55% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of General Mills Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 19 General Mills Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 12 have said yes.
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General Mills Inc. CEO & Leadership
General Mills Inc. CEO - Jeff Harmening
79 /100
Jeff’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. General Mills Inc.’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Communications department, employees in the HR department, and employees in the Sales department. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to General Mills Inc.’s competitors, Jeff Harmening ranks right above Unilever CEO Fabian Garcia. Under Harmening’s leadership, General Mills Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where General Mills Inc. could stand to see real improvement.
General Mills Inc. Leadership
The General Mills Inc. Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Jeff Harmening, Chief Investment Officer & VP Marie Pillai, and Executive VP of Supply Chain & Global Business Solutions and Chief Supply Chain Officer John R. Church
Jeff Harmening CEO / President
Jeff Harmening serves as the CEO / President of General Mills Inc..
Marie Pillai Chief Investment Officer & VP
Ms. Marie C. Pillai has been the Chief Investment Officer and Vice President of General Mills, Inc. since January 2009... read more
John R. Church Executive VP of Supply Chain & Global Business Solutions and Chief Supply Chain Officer
Mr. John R. Church has been an Executive Vice President of Supply Chain & Global Business Solutions and Chief Supply... read more
Steve Mayle Vice President of Sales
Steve Mayle serves as the Vice President of Sales of General Mills. Steve started at General Mills in October of 2016.... read more
Timothy Coats Vice President Worldwide Sourcing
Timothy Coats serves as the Vice President Worldwide Sourcing of General Mills. Timothy started at General Mills in July... read more
Brad Hiranaga Chief Brand Officer, North America
Brad Hiranaga serves as the Chief Brand Officer, North America of General Mills. Brad started at General Mills in... read more
Mary Carver Chief Communications Officer
Mary Carver serves as the Chief Communications Officer of General Mills Inc..
Scott Tassani Chief Customer Officer, U.S. Retail
Scott Tassani serves as the Chief Customer Officer, U.S. Retail of General Mills. Scott started at General Mills in... read more
General Mills Inc. Salaries
How much does General Mills Inc. pay?
How much do people at General Mills Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at General Mills Inc. is $116,471, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,332, or $52 per hour.
At General Mills Inc., the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $231,657 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,852 annually. Average General Mills Inc. salaries by department include: Business Development at $113,995, IT at $106,781, Legal at $126,368, and HR at $128,078. Half of General Mills Inc. salaries are above $109,332.
206 employees at General Mills Inc. rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 646 ratings) while 204 employees at General Mills Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 218 ratings).
Salaries contributed from General Mills Inc. employees include job titles like Developer, Senior UI/UX Designer, Graphic Designer, and Editor. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from General Mills Inc. employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $173k | $173k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $233k | $233k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $303k | $303k | 100th Percentile |
$116,471*
Average Compensation
$109,332*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
General Mills Inc. Salaries by City
General Mills Inc. Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at General Mills Inc.
Diverse employees at General Mills Inc. score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing General Mills Inc. in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at General Mills Inc. across various culture dimensions.
Diversity and inclusion is not just the right thing to do, it’s essential for the growth of our company. General Mills products are found in more than 100 countries around the globe, and it’s critical that our teams and suppliers represent the wide expanse of people we serve—especially given the cultural nature of food.
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General Mills Inc. Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
General Mills Inc. PTO
General Mills Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 44% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is General Mills Inc. most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 38% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. General Mills Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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General Mills Inc. Careers
General Mills Inc. Jobs
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Minneapolis | 75% | |
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Other | 25% |
General Mills Inc. Internship Program
An internship at General Mills is your chance to be part of a fun and collaborative team. Our robust projects give you the opportunity to make an immediate impact as you learn and grow in preparation for your future. During your internship, you will interact with senior leaders, build a professional network, and create lasting friendships with other interns working throughout our organization.
Internships are available in all areas of our business, from sourcing to manufacturing to brand marketing. Our internships are 10 weeks long and occur during early June – mid-August timeframe. Recruiting for our interns starts the fall before they would join the team.
How difficult is it to get an internship at General Mills Inc.?
Product
IT
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 Product Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult34%
Difficult33%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 IT Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding General Mills Inc.
What is General Mills Inc. address?
General Mills Inc. location is at 1 General Mills Blvd.
Who is the CEO of General Mills Inc.?
General Mills Inc. CEO is Jeff Harmening, their score by employees is 79
What is General Mills Inc. eNPS?
The eNPS for General Mills Inc. is 29
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in General Mills Inc.?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 149k
What are the salaries in the Sales in General Mills Inc.?
The average salaries for Sales in General Mills Inc. is 234k
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