Great place for stability and Minnesotans -- terrible for external hires - Senior Financial Analyst General Mills Employee Review

2.0
30 Sept 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Very stable -- been around for a while and know how to do CPG. Work/Life balance is good if you set strong boundaries. Some pretty amazing opportunities -- you are allowed to take on as much as you desire. A few very strong leaders that really care about their people.

Cons

Very large, slow moving bureaucracy. If you're from MN and desire to stay at GMI forever, you are treated well and promotable. If you are an external, no value is given to your previous experience and you will be at the bottom of the pack for promotion, regardless of feedback you receive. They focus on hiring and promotion decisions based on minority status vs performance. This leaves the direct reports carrying the weight w/o the recognition or the pay. Very political and clique-y. I second the comment about The Stepford Wives -- very accurate. Diversity in every aspect except thought/style.

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5.0
13 Jun 2026
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Pros

Smart, caring workforce. Focused on hiring great workers. Cared about the products and the brands.

Cons

Occasionally felt bureaucratic and bloated.

4.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Always busy with challenging work.

Cons

Office politics slows things down, seems like some of the work is about checking a box and not about really creating value or improved processes.

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