It comes down to execution on the frontline

It’s horrible that people lost their jobs today. I know lots of them were good employees and gave a lot to this company. Loyalty is not a word that should exist in corporate America. I feel for every one of you. I was laid off in my 1st job before PepsiCo and I know how much it hurts. My thoughts are with you all. But please don’t let this bring you down. There’s a time to reflect and feel sad and everyone has their own time they need to deal with that, but, you weren’t hired at PepsiCo unless you have high potential. The fact you have PepsiCo on your resume will be an advantage when you are applying for new opportunities. Use your experience as an advantage!

I was fortunate enough to survive for now.

It comes down to frontline execution. All the great ideas, strategies, plans,etc... nothing happens unless it’s done by the frontline. Day in and day out. That’s why I get the bonus payments to them. There’s lots of turnover on the frontline. Until that gets fixed, and accountability and alignment with the decision makers in the field on execution gets fixed it won’t change anytime soon.

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I was dismayed at the disrespect for employees who worked for PepsiCo for decades. They waited to see if they had their jobs based on a lottery. PepsiCo should have asked for volunteers first. I am certain this could have been done much more respectful of their employees.

Turnover is BECAUSE of strategies or "ideas". There is zero communication on what "frontline" needs or what the customer wants. Isn't that important? I call on customers every single say and I am never asked what they want. We give them what is convenient for us. We used to be the industry leader. Now we've priced ourselves out of the market. With technology, customers now see they can carry lower cost items and still make as much or even more revenue. Hello Goodness is a great idea but we went all in but it killed our growth the past 2 years.

It does come down to the Frontline, and at my location, there is absolutely no Frontline turnover. They are treated like kings, while half of them have no regard for the quality of our product. Then the middle management is stuck correcting all of their mistakes with no bonuses, rewards, $1000, nothing. And they wonder why salary turnover is so high. At the end of the day, Frontline can do a half a-- job, make six figures with OT, and have no fear of repercussions.

Well said. Having Pepsi on your resume (regardless of feelings toward the company) is going to be a benefit for anyone impacted. Good luck to everyone.

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It comes down to execution on the frontline

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