MINNEAPOLIS (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Working Mother magazine today named General Mills as one of the “2009 Working Mother 100 Best Companies” for its unwavering dedication to family-friendly benefits. General Mills has ranked on the 100 Best Companies list for the past 14 years and is listed among the “Top 10” this year.
“We care about employees and their families and offer mom-friendly resources to support a valuable part of our work force,” said Ken Charles, vice president of diversity and inclusion for General Mills. “We take this commitment seriously, and I’m proud to say that the majority of General Mills’ U.S. retail businesses are now led by working mothers.”
Working Mother applauded General Mills for its strong commitment to the advancement of women and its “impressive leave policies,” such as a personal sabbatical program, in the October issue of the magazine.
General Mills has a long history as a family-friendly workplace and continuously evolves its programs to remain relevant for today’s busy parents. Benefits include everyday flexibility, child care support, adoption support, wellness programs, a parenting club, and a formal phase back to work benefit. General Mills’ infant care center at its headquarters has been a popular perk with employees since it opened in 2000, and was recently expanded by 60 percent to accommodate more families.
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