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Australia recognized as a top workplace

October 04, 2011

General Mills Corporate Communications
For the second year in a row, General Mills Australia won the Recommended Employer in the Food Industry award.     The award recognizes organizations that provide a stimulating and supportive workplace. It’s given as part of the Australian Business Awards, which had more than 900 entries this year.

australian industry award logoGeneral Mills Australia has a range of programs intended to help employees develop and thrive, including a comprehensive leadership program and a successful mentoring program.

They also focus on bringing the Nourishing Lives mission to life with a program that helps employees understand and apply the mission, as well as volunteer opportunities. Australia also offers flexible work arrangements and half-day Fridays.

Australia also works hard to ensure open communication so that people across the organization are aligned on plans and priorities, he says, and these efforts help create a stimulating environment.

Three plants, broad portfolio General Mills Australia has about 430 employees, including 250 in manufacturing. The country has three plants and a brand portfolio that includes:

  • Betty Crocker baking mixes
  • Nature Valley granola bars
  • Latina fresh pasta and sauces
  • Old El Paso
  • Pecks (spreads)
  • Pasta Master lasagna and ready-to-eat meals

The Australian Business Awards selects winners in 20 different business and product categories – including Recommended Employer – across 16 industries. It’s a comprehensive and prestigious national award.

General Mills has had a long-standing reputation as a good employer in the United States, and the company continues to earn honors internationally. Also in 2011, the General Mills Winnipeg plant in Canada was awarded “Employer of the Year” by the Manitoba Food Producers Association.  General Mills France was named a “Top Employer” by the Corporate Research Foundation (CRF)

Canada and the United Kingdom also have recently received awards for being great places to work.

 

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