Sometimes all we need is a nudge to get us outside our comfort zones. And once we’re there, we’re rewarded. Staff members in the General Mills Photography Studios know what I mean. For the past two years, they’ve been assigned to create photo books, and the results have been astounding. Nanci Dixon, photography and food [...]
Posts Tagged ‘careers’
» Food education never ends
We have many employees, in many roles around the world, whose jobs put them in a kitchen from time to time. That includes our food scientists and product engineers – the people behind the products that end up on the shelves of stores near you. A group called the Culinary Community of Practice (CCOP) at [...]
» The daily duties of an innovation entrepreneur
One of 10 Innovation Entrepreneurs (IEs) at General Mills in the U.S., Jenny Maack-Mcaab has the unique role of connecting the dots between the business needs of the divisions she supports – in Jenny’s case, our global snacks business – and the precise capabilities of myriad external companies we partner with through our open innovation [...]
» Sparking employee innovation
Working at General Mills is an amazing experience. The combination of iconic brands, outstanding people, great facilities and a strong commitment to the community make it a place I am happy to call home. Our employees are our best champions and provide some of the most innovative ideas that help keep us on the cutting [...]
» We’re surrounded by art
When our corporate headquarters was built in Minneapolis back in 1958, it was one of the first buildings of its kind in the area. It had wall partitions that were moveable, interchangeable … and drab. According to General Mills lore, the company president at the time, Charlie Bell, wanted to liven things up. “He was [...]
» The man in charge of our art
Don McNeil’s career at General Mills is a lot like the artwork that surrounds him – unique. For thirty-five years, he’s served as curator of the company’s large art collection. It’s a job no one else has ever held. Initially schooled in economics, Don later studied art history. “I actually had worked as a picture [...]
» Flexing your work options
General Mills sees flexibility as a benefit for its employees and as good for business. We’ve found that giving people the flexibility to work when and where they are at their best is a proven way to increase productivity and satisfaction. In fact, the Harvard Business Review recently reported on one firm’s leaders who worked [...]
» A cookbook for ghouls and goblins
Crusty Mummy Fingers, Cyclops Eyeballs, Spiderweb Pot Pies, Gingerbread Skeletons and Munchable Mice. Mmmm. A five-course meal fit for a ghoul. Thanks to the “scary” minds and creative tastes of the Betty Crocker test kitchens, the Betty Crocker Halloween Cookbook was released in late September and is flying off store shelves as fast as one [...]
» Pizza: Demystified
Bread Bakers Guild of America (BBGA) members from all parts of the U.S. joined together at our headquarters in Minneapolis recently for a two-day pizza and artisan bread master class at the General Mills Culinary Center of Excellence. ”Pizza: Demystified” was led by one of our very own “Doughminators,” master baker Bill Weekley, who specializes [...]
» Global experience in CSR
Our commitment to corporate social responsibility received a boost when Sylvie Galliaerde joined General Mills earlier this year. Sylvie is our new director of external relations in Europe, with an important role in CSR. Sylvie recently gave us a preview of her new position at General Mills. Tell us about your background and experience. Galliaerde: I [...]
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