so travel banned again to give money back. Sales are not good for Foods. Also a source has given me the heads up that all have to start to come in the office 4 days a week now except Global roles ie the R&D teams!

There is a significant lack of diversity within S&T. A simple visit to the 4th floor of the Plano office makes this clear — over 90% of employees appear to be Indian, with very few White, Black, or Hispanic employees present. On nearly every call at... — read more 

Pepsi has struck again! It seems that Frito managed the change with the job titles in the proper manner. Meetings and communication were had. But, then there is Pepsi who just dropped the bo-b and everyone woke up on Monday morning to a new job... — read more 

Today, all the titles changed in the US, people in different functions seem to be in similar job families now. Sign of a new reorg?

This is a step in the right direction, it should be more like $250,000 https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/trump-h1b-visa-bill-100000-fee/

https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-h-1b-visa-bill-proposed-to-replace-lottery-system-end-opt-program-for-foreign-workers-3981921/#

Hi. I’m a fairly new employee joining R&D and I’ll admit I’m a bit shaken by the Denise and Rene news. I guess I’m still kinda figuring out the corporate bs from Reality but I thought Denise and Rene seemed like they were really loved and big... — read more 

Buffalos are bold and strategic and would charge bravely with focus and determination into the approaching Elliott Management storm even though they probably won't survive it ! Be proactive like the Buffalo and face the challenge head on !

Looks like KOS is not so happy. I think there will be changes coming. I hope they do not mess around too much with R&D!

It’s no longer a job, it’s survival mode every single day. Layoffs keep rolling in like clockwork and management counts on everyone being too scared to fight back - and they're right! Everybody stays quiet and the bullying and power trips just keep... — read more 

I see a lot of rumors here and elsewhere about the future of remote work. I was recently given remote status and was planning on moving out of a hub. My director and sr director were fine with it. Does anyone have any information on the future of... — read more 

Management keeps hammering “do more with less” like it’s a pep talk, but all it does is make people tired, frustrated, and resentful. I’ve stopped pretending I can keep up with it and I feel bad for those who're still trying. It's not as if it'll do... — read more 

Any gossips around PEC India visit, I heard lot of Senior Leaders are traveling to India.

Rumor is September is reorganize / layoff time. Only 2 Fridays left in September and everyone knows the announcements come on Friday. Wondering if the Elliot intervention has put the the breaks on the PepsiCo plans? Hmmm?

This is the performance of PEP's management: PEP YTD return of (- 2%) SP500 is +12%, PEP 1-Year Return of (-15%) SP500 is +18% , PEP 3-Year Return of (-8%) SP500 is 62% !!!! Gross incompetence doesn't even begin to describe this. They have... — read more 

Every time a new manager shows up, they seem to invent a new layer of bureaucracy to prove they’re adding value. What it means in reality is endless forms, meetings, and progress reports that make the actual work harder to do. Simplicity is a foreign... — read more 

After the latest round, can we hope to be layoff-less for a while, or is that just too much to ask?

Anyone know what this is? Is Tracy the only 1NA location? Is this related to the restructure rumors for Sep/Oct?

The worst my manager ever did was ignore a serious issue I flagged for weeks, then acted surprised when it blew up and blamed me. It was infuriating to watch someone dodge responsibility while making my life harder.

Major shake up in R&D leadership. Announcements sent on a Friday afternoon. So many things going on.

I was hired as a campus recruit and designated as an SDL. I'm officially done, and leaving felt amazing. The 18-month rotation wasn't terrible, but managing sales reps and meeting the demands of major customers like Walmart and Kroger was relentless... — read more 

With Elliott $4bn stake in PepsiCo. They're coming with changes. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elliott-management-plans-activist-campaign-113341334.html Their history.... Elliott takes activist stakes in companies to push for operational... — read more 

At least it's not just us.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/08/31/pepsico-to-cut-83-jobs-at-detroit-facility-heres-why/

The VRP rumors continue to fly. August has come and went with no news. If it is going to be offered the timing will be different, probably offer on Christmas Day or the day before as a early Christmas present

I’ve been looking for a new job for a while, and every time I get to the final interview, I get rejected. It’s mentally draining and discouraging. After so many close calls, it’s hard to stay motivated or maintain any sense of confidence. It's... — read more 

Long Time Employee. Got moved to the MTL role. I was constantly asked what I need for support. I don't have the ability to articulate what I needed when we are so damn low paying, and nobody wants to do our jobs. The beverage portfolio is so many... — read more 

Shocked! No posts on the Celsius news. Great things for Pep. A lot of $$$$$ spent on this deal and giving away Rockstar?

https://www.newsweek.com/florida-h1b-visa-ron-desantis-2119998

Just getting through the day any way you can doesn’t mean you’re lazy. Constant stress and endless expectations grind you down until even simple tasks feel impossible. It’s the environment wearing you out, not your drive. If there’s a chance to step... — read more 

In September there will a massive change in S&T - layoffs… Data Product Management teams and DPA will combine which will create layoffs… others will be affected… hold on to your butts..

The worst of all the jobs I had.

Another senior exec jumping ship and leaving the company. Do they know something we don’t?

Ok so I'm in severance after thankfully being offered the vrp. I just received a notice from fidelity that the took an overpayment from my hsa in the amount of 37.11. Call if you did not authorize this. Some to both fidelity and pay and benefits... — read more 

One of the biggest issues is the lack of any real vision from the top. Without a clear direction, it’s no wonder people are frustrated. If there is a plan, it’s barely visible and poorly shared, leaving everyone unsure about the future.

He did a great job ruining Target, maybe PEP can hire him back https://nypost.com/2025/08/20/business/target-ceo-brian-cornell-steps-down-after-10-years-as-retailer-fights-to-reverse-sliding-sales/

I’ve been through a dozen rounds of layoffs and watched almost every manager and teammate I knew disappear. The company feels completely different now, almost unrecognizable. It’s strange being one of the few left and sometimes I wonder if I'm really... — read more 

"It's not clear what an activist might be looking to do with PepsiCo (PEP), though they may want the company to split up or maybe the board may need an overhaul, Bilson speculated." This is what lots of bad management gets you...I think it's pretty... — read more 

Another Ultra-Processed Food Warning.. https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/cutting-one-food-type-could-nearly-double-weight-loss-study-suggests