This recognition is a testimony to the
company’s inclusive culture and values amid the pandemic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia-Thursday 2 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]
(BUSINESS WIRE)
-- General Mills Middle East – part of US-based Fortune 500, General
Mills, Inc. – has been recognized among Asia’s Best Workplaces 2020
across Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) by the prestigious
international consulting firm Great Place to Work® (GPTW) Institute.
With a 150-year-old legacy, it is one of only three CPG/FMCG companies in the top 25 list.
The
Great Place to Work® Certification is the most definitive
‘Employer-of-Choice’ recognition and is considered the ‘Gold Standard’
in recognizing Great Workplace Cultures. The assessment process includes
key factors that define and compare the culture of an organization with
that of its competitors.
The
award recognizes General Mills’ culture of collaboration and commitment
across AMEA that consistently scores highly on the GPTW focused areas
of Respect, Camaraderie, Credibility, Pride and Fairness. Even during
the ongoing pandemic, General Mills has ensured smooth transitioning to
working from home for its employees and innovating to meet emerging
consumer needs.
Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Balki Radhakrishnan, Vice President and Managing Director – AMEA of General Mills said,
“The recognition is a testimony to our culture of collaboration,
reflected in several winning initiatives undertaken by the company.
General Mills’ purpose is 'Making Food the World Loves' and
the commitment demonstrated by our co-workers to delight our consumers
while building an inclusive equal opportunity workplace is something we
are collectively proud of.”
“At
General Mills Middle East, we blend our heritage and experience of over
150 years, with the agility and vitality of a start-up. It is a blend
of best global practices with local insights and strategies, developed
by a diverse and committed team. Such balance is particularly important
now, as employees and organizations wrestle with disruptive
macro-economic challenges as an outcome of COVID-19,” Mr. Radhakrishnan
said.
Ms. Thiruselvi Supuriamaniam, HR Head-Middle East and Africa said,
“Exceptional employee engagement happens when an organization is
conscious and purposeful about it. In a bid to make food the world
loves, we pay utmost attention to the capabilities of our people and the
strengths of our culture. Employees are empowered to tackle challenges
and celebrated as they deliver results with speed and agility; supported
by our employee-oriented engagement activities.”
Previously, many of General Mills markets in AMEA have also been individually recognized as a Great Place to Work as well.
Additional Note to the Editor:
Michael C. Bush, Global CEO of Great Place to Work
“The
COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge facing organizations across the globe,
and puts a premium on being a high trust people-first culture. We honor
General Mills for earning places on our ranking of Asia’s Best
Workplaces because they will outperform their competitors and we hope
General Mills will inspire more companies to become a Great Place to
Work For All.”
About General Mills
General
Mills is a leading global food company whose purpose is to make food
the world loves. Its brands include Cheerios, Annie's, Yoplait, Nature
Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Wanchai
Ferry, Yoki, BLUE and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
USA, General Mills generated fiscal 2019 net sales of U.S. $16.9
billion. In addition, General Mills’ share of non-consolidated joint
venture net sales totaled U.S. $1.0 billion. Established in Lebanon in
December 2002, General Mills Middle East moved business to Dubai in 2008
and aims at serving consumers who are seeking newer food experiences
with delightful, innovative products.
Contacts
Siddhartha D. Kashyap
siddhartha.kashyap@adfactorspr.com
Mekhla Singh
mekhla.singh@adfactorspr.com
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