When they don’t know how to get the best out of employees, then they try to control them with fear, right? First they convince people that they are not worth much and that they are very easily replaceable. Well, someone needs to explain to them... — read more 

How is it that I, who have been loyal to this company for almost 10 years and always give my best, can be brought to the same level as someone who came here only recently? It is humiliating how this company treats people with experience. They don't... — read more 

Is there a way to get stress leave approved at PepsiCo? I need to stay away for a few weeks or I will break. I'm so overworked and stressed out that it's having a disastrous effect on my mental health. I'd quit if I could afford it, but I can't. I've... — read more 

I feel sorry for all those who have dedicated their years and loyalty to this company and for whom layoff would be the worst thing that could happen at this moment, but I hope that they will soon tell me that they don't need me anymore. Many say... — read more 

I know this job means a lot to many people here in spite of everything, but honestly, I can’t wait for the severance pay and to forget about this company. This month I was hoping that they would tell me that they don't need me anymore, but I... — read more 

It’s sickening to see how bad the politics and favoritsm is in the place...not to mention the racial inequality around. Very few persons of color get ahead. Lot of talk and no action, especially in the US beverage organization. You need to be part... — read more 

Get Out Now: 7 Signs of Bad Business Leadership 1- The Use of Fear-Based Tactics. 2- A Variety of Communication Missteps. 3- Interoffice Politics and a Divided Team. 4- Next-to-Nothing Results. 5- Morale is Low. 6- There Is a Revolving... — read more 

Everybody here is replaceable, according to our management.

Maybe it’s a little arrogant to say, but I wouldn’t regret getting laid off because I’m very bored with the job here. Nothing has changed for years, it seems to me that I do one and the same thing all the time and there are no more challenges. I do... — read more 

I am 45+ years old and here I can only expect to be laid off. I’m still safe, but I know I’m in the target group if there are cuts. There is no such information, but it would be very interesting for me to know in the overall percentage of the... — read more 

Was told by management I lost my position due to restructuring. I was the only one to lose my job in admin. Not sure if this was just a cover up

My department is being let go. We are now training the replacements for the next 4 months. NO ONE wants to be here but we need our severance. Four months seems like an eternity. How does one stay motivated?

I was scared to leave but in the end my wife helped me make the decision and accept a job offer that came with a lower pay but with what seemed like much better culture and work environment. That was two months ago. I have zero regrets. No money is... — read more 

I’m interested in how selective the company has been lately when it comes to getting a job here. I came here almost 10 years ago and I think the company at the time took a lot of care with accuracy and detail when it comes to recruiting. However... — read more 

I love how someone mentioned PepsiCo is trying to convince the public but also the employees that this company is great. I understand how they could try to convince someone who doesn’t work here that this is the best company, but it’s very funny when... — read more 

What is this new department? Is it part of GBS?

I hear from some people that they train their replacements after they are notified of the cancellations. Is that mandatory? What if someone refuses to do so? I'm trying to imagine how those who want to forget this company feel while they must train... — read more 

All I see on social media is what a great company Pepsi is and how they are committed to upholding values to the extreme. All I see here are employees testifying to one of the worst toxic environments I have heard of. Which is it?

Of course everyone thinks they should be paid more, but I'm interested, when you objectively think about the amount and difficulty of work you do and at the same time you hear from others how much they are paid for almost the same job in another... — read more 

In Plano, they have started using a company called PREMIERE RESPONSE to answer some consumer calls. They have not hired a single person since covid started and claim they are doing this temporarily to help with the influx of calls and no staff. I... — read more 

This is certainly the case in Pepsico, but also in other companies in general, that employees with a lot of experience are laid off or in many ways forced to leave on their own because at some point they become too expensive for the company. I wonder... — read more 

15 job openings for PLCI. Will I regret it if I apply and get it?

I recently left this company in a very ugly way (I didn’t sue Pepsico, but I wanted to do it) and now I’m afraid it will affect my employment in the new company. Someone tells me that it has nothing to do with it and that the way I left here cannot... — read more 

It doesn’t matter how hard you work or the extra work you do even at the sacrifice of your personal life you are just a number and when you get to expensive or they have used you up you will be replaced or your job will go to GBS. Thankfully the... — read more 

Everybody still waiting for the BIG ONE to get a severance? Ha ha ha ha. What a strange company. Hope it come soon. I will retire in only 20 years.

Immediately after I came here it became clear to me that HR does everything to remind you that you are very interchangeable and that many other people are interested in your place. Then I started working beyond my limits in order to secure my job... — read more 

Do you think our raises were in lieu of layoffs? Possibly earnings came off our backs to pay Wall Street? Business results are looking really good this year and I’ve been pumped. Right up until I saw what my raise is. It’s been so demotivating. ... — read more 

What's the general feelings about the new work that works policy?

Who is the next contestant on The Price Is Right? C’mon down !

I read in one of the earlier threads that there were layoffs at some departments. Is that true? If so, what departments are affected and how many people are involved? I hope that no one is so malicious to further raise the level of stress and... — read more 

Someone mentioned favoritism in one of the posts so it reminded me of experience when credit for my work was attributed to a person who was favored by the manager. Since then I have completely lost motivation and since then I only work for... — read more 

They still have jobs until August but only to train the GPS team in India. Some will get a severance and retention bonuses but other than that, it really s—s

I haven’t been here long but I've already noticed I’ve come to another company with a cliques culture. I thought it was only present in much smaller companies, such as the one I left. Honestly, I was very surprised by that in Pepsico. I thought the... — read more 

And again, those with an unwavering commitment to the boys and girls clubs miraculously transfer out of harms way in just the nick of time. Once those graced with job protection in reward for the blind support of the corrupt management layers are... — read more 

Layoffs are happening now as we speak. Folks are being notified. If you don’t already have a resume ready and an online linked in presence you are behind. You need to constantly be getting face time in front of other companies and in the process of... — read more 

My manager doesn't explain anything to us. What is the PDR number rating out of?