I was discussing with a few colleagues the potential impact of moving to 100% offshore HR support, similar to the model offered by a Capstone-type company. This would mean completely eliminating the in-house HR department, with every employee... — read more 

Have any of the Pepsi facilities been taken over by capstone?

Welcome to S&T, where a work life balance doesn’t exist. It’s unrealistic to expect teams to take on more work than is manageable, work extended hours, handle last-minute tasks, and meet high-pressure deadlines while also downsizing. It’s getting... — read more 

Former Consultants who strictly consulted and advised on digital transformation are hired into SVP, VP, and SR DR roles (as well as our favorite EVP AK). They know how to suggest but not lead and execute. No accountability exists from these people... — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/markets/stocks/article/coca-cola-exec-says-coke-zero-is-far-and-away-our-best-innovation--over-the-last-25-years--and-its-powering-a-sales-turnaround-164719235.html

So mismanagement loses the Marriott account and immediately out come the travel cuts! I don't think we will T&E our way out of this poorly run company! Does stopping manager travel and meetings, training events, back filling roles send the right... — read more 

There used to be a real sense of looking out for each other — that’s what made this place different. Lately, it feels like that’s been replaced with back-channel conversations, politics, and a constant need to watch your back( since the near shore... — read more 

Guessing the folks wanting VRPs are not going to get their wish.

Is it actually causing layoffs? Is it really being used productively anywhere? I'm not talking about CoPilot, but rather focused projects with a specific purpose. Would be interested in hearing from people involved with or affected by such... — read more 

Curious what the ceiling really is here, because mine didn’t exactly change my life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ralf0yL1Tfw

I know some LG1/LG2 roles have been eliminated across North America. Not sure if the L-1 to L11 populations also would get affected. Scary days ahead !!!

Official - North America Control Layoffs This week..

I heard about on-going layoffs in D&AI. I know someone who got laid off. Is this one off usecase or more is yet to come?

Stock is up 10% for the year but down a bunch after the 2025 reporting spike. If the market doesn't like Q1 I can't see how he's around by the end of the year.

North America Control. HQ-based employee were told to stay home this week. Such a sad situation for a hard-working group that was already hit hard last year. Anyone hear anything else?

My kid has a summer internship at Pepsi this summer. It looks like the company is having some challenges currently. Does anyone know if Pepsi ever rescinds internships in the past? Any advice or guidance anyone could offer?

End of Q1…Are more layoffs heading our way?

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/economy/policy/articles/doritos-prices-jumped-50-four-200242097.html

How many plants and distributors centers have had Capstone take over their facility? Kicking out union and union wages

Looks like a lot of gcc employee turnover is occurring. Every day I see LinkedIn posts of employees leaving for other greener pastures gcc’s In Hyderabad and Krakow. What’s happening? Is every company pouring $$$$ in gcc?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/world/europe/ye-music-festival-pepsi-antisemitism.html Kanye West as the headliner. No take on this, just informing ya’ll

I've got maybe three years left before I can retire. Three years of showing up, doing my job, and going home. That's all I have left to give. My enthusiasm died somewhere around year fifteen and I stopped trying to find it again. But here's the... — read more 

Another massive hit to Away From Home.

Based on the economic climate and large loss of sales / nobody is buying / nobody can afford our products. Plant closures are next in the manufacturing side. Consolidation of manufacturing 1 plant per state excluding Texas, California, and Florida... — read more 

Anyone have any favorite hotel chain they like to stay at when traveling?

Was not Aware of the boards that Ramon sits on. Great read though, coming from this source Too Wow https://nlpc.org/corporate-integrity-project/pepsico-cant-hold-its-ceo-accountable-when-he-also-chairs-the-board/

New Texas SNAP Rules Now in Effect, Candy and Sweet Drinks No Longer Covered Starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Texans who receive SNAP benefits can no longer use them to buy candy, drinks with artificial sweeteners, or beverages with 5 grams or... — read more 

Ramon cleared $23,903,545 in 2025 while employees were left fighting for a 0.5% raise.

Thread regarding Builders FirstSource Inc. layoffs G-yatri's Reign of Te---r Continues Paradigm was the best job I've ever had. In about a years time it was turned into the worst. It's depressing. Paradigm didn't rely on layoffs for quick number... — read more 

Not seeing any q1 earnings/town hall on calendars. Quick google search says 4/16 for the announcement. Any cuts/moves happening between now and then? Would think that they wait until after a reorient send it out in this case

Sector IT VP had one meeting tomorrow and one next week. Both got cancelled. Anyone knows anything about it?

You can push yourself as hard as you want, but the expectations just keep changing and you’re still left feeling like you missed the mark. And it’s not isolated, it’s the same story across multiple departments. It's astounding how much this place has... — read more 

Pepsi has moved to an extreme silo model, more so than ever. I believe this is what is really taking its toll on employees. From the front line to the directors, there is evident frustration across all levels. Not only do you have the customer... — read more 

Have most regions already started to get rid of the BCR role? Our facility is one of three that have not switched in our state yet, but it is coming sometime this year I heard.

Rumors flying!

The atmosphere changed after the layoffs became the norm and it hasn't come back. People are hesitant to speak up, to take initiative, and to trust. I keep waiting for things to feel normal again, but they never do. It's no surprise, though, since we... — read more 

I know of 2 people so far last week..any idea if this will keep going?