General Mills: A Next Gen Workplace
About General Mills
COMPANY SIZE:
Publicly Traded Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)
INDUSTRY:
CPG
General Mills makes food the world loves. But they do more than that. General Mills is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, a place to explore new perspectives and a place to reimagine new possibilities, every day. General Mills looks for people who want to bring their best bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together General Mills brings together remarkable people, bonded over our love of food people who are hungry for what’s next.
Visit General Mills' Career page here.
Visit General Mills' Career page here.
Why General Mills Is a Next Gen Workplace
General Mills continues to adapt to the ever changing landscape for the next generation. How does a 150 year old company do this? Check out one of their new initiatives. General Mills is investing in the future of work with what they are calling Work with Heart. Work with Heart is focused on results, not facetime. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, because no two employees or teams are exactly alike. The initiative seeks to create flexibility without sacrificing results. It recognizes that when employees are at their best, General Mills is at its best. Each day, each week, may look a little different depending on your calendar and the work to be done. A bonus is that the initiative allows anyone to work in another state a month per year! The company is focusing in the why and how vs the where.
The Makings of a Next Gen Workplace
What is a Next Gen workplace? The Top 100 Next Gen Workplaces are comprised of organizations that are building standout workplaces for the next generation of talent, informed by extensive data collected by RippleMatch on what Generation Z values in a workplace. These companies are investing in the programs, benefits, and cultures that enable their people to thrive personally and professionally. Each company featured as a Next Gen Workplace filled out a detailed application about their organizations and were among the top scoring applicants.
Key Attributes of Next Gen Workplaces
Learning & Development
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Next Gen Workplaces are committed to nurturing and growing the careers of their employees, and that includes entry-level talent. Many of the companies featured in this list offer robust internship programs, structured mentorship opportunities, internal training, executive speaker series, and clear paths for upward mobility.
Company Culture & Well-being
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Companies selected as Next Gen Workplaces are investing in cultures that are inclusive and supportive of all employees. These organizations often offer standout benefits that empower employees to bring their full selves to work such as mental health and flexible work options, in addition to fostering strong communities internally.
Financial Security & Benefits
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Companies that qualify as Next Gen Workplaces understand the importance of financial security and competitive compensation. The organizations that made it into The Next Gen 100 offer standout financial benefits, including examples such as 401(k) plans, employer-subsidized healthcare plans, financial planning, bonuses, and more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Next Gen Workplaces are committed to moving the needle on D&I and are taking actionable steps to increase representation. The companies included are making long-term investments in D&I such as diversity-focused partnerships, building relationships with HBCUs & HSIs, leveraging technology, providing resources for ERGs, and having dedicated D&I team members.
Congratulations to the companies that made it onto the Top 100 list of Next Gen Workplaces!
See which organizations made the entire Next Gen 100 list below.