Lifestyle

Employees who lead healthy, fulfilling lives are more likely to make a strong contribution in the workplace. That's why General Mills provides a variety of programs and benefits to help you balance the demands of work and your life outside of work.

Vacation, Holidays and Summer Hours

New employees receive three weeks of vacation per year. The number of vacation days available in the first year is pro-rated based on your hire date. The amount of vacation received increases with years of service. General Mills also provides paid holidays each year.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Minneapolis employees can take advantage of summer hours, which allow you to work longer days Monday through Thursday and work a half day on Friday.

Flexible Work Arrangements

Flexible work schedules, such as telecommuting, flextime and part-time employment, are available where business conditions allow.

Parenting Benefits

In addition to providing maternity leave benefits to birth mothers, General Mills offers benefits to new fathers and adopting parents.

• New fathers are eligible for two weeks of paid leave.
• Employees who are adopting are eligible for two weeks of paid leave. We also reimburse adoption expenses up to $5,000.

General Mills Federal Credit Union

Employees and their families are eligible for complete banking and financial services from the General Mills Federal Credit Union.

Education and Referral Services

Our nationwide education and referral program can provide information and resources on a wide variety of important subjects, such as child care, adoption information, elder care and more.