I’ve been hearing all kinds of rumors, some of them pretty outlandish. I can’t figure out what, if anything, might be true.

Does anybody have more info on the rumored December layoffs?

Was anyone else spoken to about the new policy under Athena that work from Home employees are not eligible for promotions or to even get new roles?. So essentially we are stuck unless we want to move close enough to one of the 6 designated hubs in... — read more 

Hello. I have money and am losing my work passion. It’s mostly as a result of workload and how frustrating it is to accomplish the most basic of things. If I volunteer for lay off, what are the implications? Is the severance one year for someone... — read more 

I’ve heard Lucy Hughes, SVP people operations leaving PepsiCo. What’s going on at PepsiCo?

I hate that I have to come here to ask this but I don’t trust my HR business partner at all. I am an HQ employee and I hate every day of it. How long do I need to stay in order to receive my 2025 bonus? I know we are paid in like February of the next... — read more 

I left PepsiCo place because it felt like managers outnumbered the people actually doing the job. Meetings were packed with folks who barely contributed while a handful carried the load. It was all title collecting and empire building with no real... — read more 

I can barely drag myself out of bed on workdays, and I dread coming in. Burnt out doesn’t even begin to cover it. I’ve worked at several companies before, and this has been the most toxic, exhausting, and unrewarding experience of them all. At this... — read more 

I am being told the announcement is week of Dec 1st. Potential reorganization.

The Reorg is going to reduce the divisions as usual. So if you’re a division player get ready. That’s where a large portion of the other 2500 come from. Buckle up. 1st week of December

With new R&D lead in place, re org to be announced in the coming weeks! Digital group to merge closer with S&T with a shift of staff both ways and assuming loss of team members.

Coca-Cola’s layoffs.com page shows only six posts for 2025. https://www.thelayoff.com/coca-cola

What to expect?

Ok someone somewhere knows exactly what is coming in the next 4-6 weeks, if I am getting a layoff then some time to apply to other better companies would be very welcome! Someone has walked by a conference room and seen the closure lists or the new... — read more 

No official communication or org announcement sent out about RTO. This policy needs to be explicitly stated. Managers relaying it down the line by word of mouth is toxic. List the policy out in an official notice to not leave your employees anxious... — read more 

From Jan 3 days in the office will be put in place. BUT also hearing some changes coming w/c 8th Dec not sure what changes but rumours are consultation for Europe team members who will be impacted.

anyone want to share a severance template?

Orlando plant closure is the start. What’s the next step?

Our team in Data and AI was recently pushed hard to complete the OHS survey. Initially, only about 45% had responded, but then management started chasing everyone who hadn’t filled it out yet. At this point, I’m really starting to wonder — is it... — read more 

Took “only” eight months. I really hope it goes well; I don’t want to go through the wringer in December. The company I’m talking to seems better in every possible way. There are still some jobs out there, but it’s tough. Don’t wait for these... — read more 

after 60 years the Orlando plant closed as of 10:30am this morning

Athina’s podcast is back… Unsure who the he-l would listen to this. How “transformational” can a Strategy & Transformation officer be when their company's stock is only up 3% over her 5 year tenure???? She needs to go, this toxic S&T culture... — read more 

Hearing some sub-orgs in S&T (specifically Dave’s org) are now requiring their teams to be in 3-4x a week. Can anyone confirm?

My stomach was doing backflips the whole time, even though I know walking away is the right call. Sometimes quitting feels even harder than staying in a miserable job, but I can already feel the weight lifting. Goodbye PepsiCo, I truly wish I’d never... — read more 

Any news?

I used to feel like I belonged here. Over time, I noticed a shift. As a woman of color who consistently delivers results and drives impact, I have seen differences in how respect and recognition are given. I have watched white peers with lighter... — read more 

Is this confirmed? Will be happening in December. Email just sent out this afternoon for Performance Management self input opening on 11/3 and closing on 11/28. Manager feedback opens on 11/29 OP: @141+1k84xsa9e

Fun times, fun times indeed

I wonder if they’ll start next week. I am really worried about my job since there is someone else at my site with my same title

A friend in marketing in purchase told me they’re releasing a brand new PepsiCo logo on Tuesday lol. Really got them priorities in order!!!

What did you all think of Dave’s town hall yesterday? It was good overall, but still left some areas unclear. It’s interesting that some of the old DPA team members seem to have transitioned into stronger leadership roles instead of being impacted... — read more 

I’ve been hearing rumors of layoffs - that it was supposed to happen in September, then October (but still nothing) and I also heard December. Does anyone know when?

Recently I got another one of those “you’re great, just not what we need right now” emails. It's like they keep telling me “we like you, just not enough.” Not good for my self-esteem, I have to say. Not at all. Anyone else get one of these... — read more 

Any chance severance gets cut by the time the next round hits? Has it happened before?

6 years in S&T/legacy IT. What a mess, we are sc--wed. Mass Offshoring coming soon, especially with the new “role tagging exercise” that occurred a couple weeks ago, a “right sizing” will happen, leaving much more leaner US based teams.

They just buy competitors and destroy the brand. https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/siete-foods-pepsico-21105726.php

Investors will be getting on the bandwagon and announce similar outcomes for Pep! Nice knowing you all.