The more money they save, the more for them to distribute to themselves. It's so simple.

There's is a lot of anxiousness, fear, vile energy and company bashing on this forum right now, so to move in another direction, could you share with us what got you working in this firm and what keeps you going, and still working here at PepsiCo?... — read more 

A meeting with HR? Is the manager in? How long does it take? Do you have to sign anything? Do they walk you out? Thanks.

I wanted to give my best wishes to folks who underwent the layoffs. Please remember, its not the end of the world and specially if you are in Texas, jobs are a plenty... I don't think that the folks who are not impacted by the layoffs are feeling any... — read more 

I also got cut in Plano today, came in at 8 AM with a voicemail and email telling me I had an appointment in this room at this time blah blah...and am not complaining about my package ..and I was not banded....I am FREE and am home now celebrating... — read more 

F---ed up timing to get sick on my part. It s---s watching this from the sidelines. I checked in with coworkers, and I know my department's been hit. Since I'm out sick, does anybody know if i will get a call or an email if I'm affected or will i... — read more 

My dad just got laid off after decades with PepsiCo. He is only a few years away from retirement, so this hit him really hard, I could hear it in his voice. Broke my heart. How heartless do you have to be to do something like this? I truly hope this... — read more 

Just got popped, FLHQ. 2 weeks severance per year, plus all benefits continue until that’s over.

One or two weeks per year?

I have worked for Pepsi long enough to offer an opinion. from what I see there is a total lack of appreciation for the employees who have been working for the company for decades and a movement to replace and promote employees College recruits who... — read more 

I hear Sensory/Packaging has been affected. Very small though. Much smaller than I expected (only two persons). Will post if I hear more.

We already have names of people fired (of course cannot be published here). All B1 and B2 so far.

People need to realize that companies at the end of the day need to do what's best for the whole organization. As an individual every leader hates to lose people in their organization but they have to make these tough decisions for others to march... — read more 

Any news on which regions are being cut?

Look for beefed up security. That is one easy and certain tell. Increased security only happens when they are afraid employees might react adversely to something negative such as being told they are losing their jobs. And considering what has been... — read more 

Please post locations and numbers of those laid off here, so we know what's going down and where.

Security team plans on deactivating 400 badges today at the Purhase HQ office in New York. Rumor heard from one of security staff.

Just wonder the layoff framework...

Come on people, somebody must know something! Please share!

Did I get this right? There will be no notifications before Thursday?

Good luck everyone!

any chance we can sue pepsico for the emotional distress they are causing us by making us wait like this? do they really think that anybody is actually productive right now? people are stressing and worrying about their future, no way majority is... — read more 

Has it started? Any info?

What happens to our health insurance if we are laid off? Does it go away immediately or do we have at least some kind of coverage for at least a while? Frankly, this is one of the things that scares me the most, as I can't afford to lose my coverage... — read more 

Based on her comments, 115000 US employees, 1% terminated is little over 1150 folks. Focus is on corporate positions. So about 1000 employees will be terminated. 700-900 from corporate positions. Estimate was posted in another thread by @RImR5ZH-mdn... — read more 

It also mentions layoffs. PepsiCo Inc. guarterly sales were flat, hurt by falling demand in North America for its beverages, but the company said it had ramped up cost-cutting efforts to protect its bottom line... — read more 

10 million dollars for a Super Bowl halftime show and now layoffs. Think priorities need some readjusting

Not that I was really expecting that any scenario would lead to a complete reversal of the layoffs decision, but this certainly adds salt to the wound. Somehow it's easier to accept layoffs when the company is doing lousily as opposed to when it's... — read more 

And interesting nothing about Global workforce reduction number

As we head to work today in NY we all have the same unnerving feeling in the pit of our stomachs. "Is it me?" God bless all of us today! Stay strong

Indra sent this message a couple of minutes ago: We are continually looking at our workforce as we delayer the organization and grow more productive as a company. This year is no different, and we’ve had to make the difficult decision to eliminate... — read more 

At least today it should finally be over and I should be able to get a good night's sleep, whichever way it goes for me. I have spent the past two weeks stress eating myself throughout the night to an extra 10 pounds. I can't believe that's what... — read more 

Good luck everyone! I hope you each get what you wish for, whether it's remaining at Pepsi or getting a package.

This thread must be uses to keep people updated about what really happened from now on. This cannot be used to guess what is going to happen (if you want to guess, you can use the other threads. Lets share our experience here.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed to the ICC Board as the organization’s first independent female director. Mrs. Nooyi will join the Board in June 2018 to align with... — read more 

I'd like to teach the world to sing In perfect harmony I'd like to buy the world a Coke And keep it company That's the real thing

Reading some of these posts and listening to hallway conversations. A lot of people need to relax. There are way too many new hirers coming in. Just chill people and drink a Pepsi.