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PepsiCo Hr

To build a world-class team that creates more smiles with every sip and bite by becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages

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To build a world-class team that creates more smiles with every sip and bite by becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages

Strengths

  • TALENT: Strong employer brand attracting top-tier candidates
  • CULTURE: Highly engaged workforce with 78% engagement score
  • DEVELOPMENT: Robust leadership pipeline with 72% internal fills
  • DIVERSITY: Progressive DEI initiatives increasing representation
  • TECHNOLOGY: Advanced HR systems supporting 290,000+ employees

Weaknesses

  • SKILLS: Critical talent gaps in digital and data science roles
  • RETENTION: 15% higher attrition in key growth markets vs target
  • AGILITY: Slow hiring process averaging 65 days for key positions
  • ANALYTICS: Limited predictive workforce planning capabilities
  • BURNOUT: Work-life balance issues driving 23% of exits

Opportunities

  • HYBRID: Enhance flexible work model to expand talent pool
  • UPSKILLING: Accelerate digital capability building programs
  • ANALYTICS: Deploy predictive workforce planning solutions
  • AUTOMATION: Reduce administrative burden through AI tools
  • WELLBEING: Implement holistic wellness programs reducing costs

Threats

  • COMPETITION: Intensifying war for talent in specialized roles
  • DEMOGRAPHICS: Aging workforce with 18% eligible to retire soon
  • REGULATIONS: Increasing compliance complexity across markets
  • DISENGAGEMENT: Post-pandemic employee expectations shifting
  • TECHNOLOGY: Rapid skill obsolescence requiring constant retraining

Key Priorities

  • TALENT: Build digital and data science talent pipeline urgently
  • RETENTION: Enhance employee experience to reduce key attrition
  • AGILITY: Streamline talent acquisition for faster hiring cycles
  • ANALYTICS: Implement advanced workforce planning capabilities
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To build a world-class team that creates more smiles with every sip and bite by becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages

TALENT ACCELERATOR

Build world-class digital and analytics talent pipeline

  • ACQUISITION: Reduce time-to-fill for technical roles from 65 to 40 days with specialized sourcing strategy
  • DEVELOPMENT: Upskill 500 employees in data science and AI through targeted development programs
  • PIPELINE: Establish 5 strategic university partnerships focused on technical talent acquisition
  • DIVERSITY: Increase representation of underrepresented groups in technical roles by 20% year-over-year
EXPERIENCE MASTERS

Create an exceptional employee experience to drive retention

  • ENGAGEMENT: Increase overall employee engagement score from 78% to 85% through targeted initiatives
  • RETENTION: Reduce voluntary turnover in critical roles from 15% to 10% with personalized retention plans
  • WELLBEING: Deploy comprehensive mental health program achieving 70% participation across organization
  • FLEXIBILITY: Implement refreshed hybrid work model with 90% positive employee feedback rating
AGILE OPERATIONS

Transform HR into a responsive, fast-moving organization

  • PROCESS: Streamline 15 core HR processes reducing average cycle time by 40% through automation
  • EFFICIENCY: Implement AI-powered recruitment screening reducing screening time by 60% for all roles
  • SERVICE: Deploy HR chatbot handling 65% of common inquiries with 85% resolution rate within 24 hours
  • STRUCTURE: Reorganize HR operating model with 30% more resources dedicated to strategic initiatives
PEOPLE INSIGHTS

Drive data-informed workforce decisions across PepsiCo

  • PLATFORM: Launch integrated workforce analytics platform with 95% data accuracy across all metrics
  • PLANNING: Implement predictive workforce planning model in 5 major markets reducing gaps by 30%
  • ADOPTION: Train 100% of HR business partners on data-driven decision making methodologies
  • IMPACT: Deliver 10 high-impact workforce analytics projects directly supporting business outcomes
METRICS
  • Employee engagement score: 85%
  • Time-to-fill for critical roles: 40 days
  • Voluntary turnover rate in key positions: 10%
VALUES
  • Integrity in everything we do
  • Courage to innovate and take risks
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion as core strengths
  • Accountability for results and ownership
  • Talent development as a competitive advantage
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Align the learnings

PepsiCo Hr Retrospective

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To build a world-class team that creates more smiles with every sip and bite by becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages

What Went Well

  • TALENT: Successful attraction of senior digital leaders in key markets
  • CULTURE: Employee engagement scores improved 3% across all business units
  • DIVERSITY: Achieved 42% female representation in management, ahead of plan
  • DEVELOPMENT: 92% completion rate on critical skills training initiatives
  • REWARDS: Competitive compensation adjustments reduced voluntary turnover

Not So Well

  • HIRING: Extended time-to-fill for technical roles impacting business growth
  • RETENTION: Higher than anticipated turnover in emerging markets at 17%
  • ANALYTICS: Delayed implementation of workforce planning technologies
  • WELLBEING: Mental health indicators showing concerning negative trends
  • PRODUCTIVITY: Collaboration inefficiencies in hybrid work environment

Learnings

  • SPEED: Traditional recruitment methods insufficient for specialized talent
  • EXPERIENCE: Mid-career employees seeking greater development opportunities
  • TECHNOLOGY: HR tech adoption requires stronger change management approach
  • FLEXIBILITY: One-size-fits-all policies hindering retention in key markets
  • INSIGHT: Need for more real-time workforce analytics to guide decisions

Action Items

  • TALENT: Launch digital recruiting strategy with 30-day hiring target SLA
  • ANALYTICS: Accelerate implementation of predictive workforce planning tools
  • DEVELOPMENT: Create personalized career paths for high-potential employees
  • WELLBEING: Deploy comprehensive mental health support program by Q3 2025
  • TECHNOLOGY: Consolidate HR systems into unified employee experience platform
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To build a world-class team that creates more smiles with every sip and bite by becoming the global leader in convenient foods and beverages

Strengths

  • FOUNDATION: Established HR data infrastructure across operations
  • LEADERSHIP: Executive buy-in for AI-driven HR transformation
  • PILOTS: Successful AI recruitment screening pilots reducing bias
  • RESOURCES: Dedicated innovation budget for HR technology
  • EXPERTISE: Growing internal AI/ML capabilities in HR analytics

Weaknesses

  • INTEGRATION: Siloed HR systems limiting AI implementation
  • SKILLS: Insufficient AI literacy among HR team members
  • ADOPTION: Low utilization rates of existing AI HR tools
  • GOVERNANCE: Underdeveloped AI ethics framework for HR use cases
  • STRATEGY: Reactive rather than proactive AI implementation

Opportunities

  • PERSONALIZATION: AI-driven customized employee experiences
  • EFFICIENCY: Automation of routine HR tasks saving 15K hours
  • INSIGHTS: Predictive analytics for workforce planning
  • EXPERIENCE: Chatbots handling 65% of common HR inquiries
  • DEVELOPMENT: AI-recommended learning paths increasing skills

Threats

  • PRIVACY: Employee concerns about AI and data collection
  • COMPLIANCE: Evolving regulations around AI in employment
  • TRUST: Resistance to AI-driven decisions in HR processes
  • COMPETITION: Competitors advancing faster in HR AI adoption
  • QUALITY: Poor implementation damaging employee experience

Key Priorities

  • CAPABILITY: Upskill HR team on AI applications and ethics
  • INTEGRATION: Unify HR data systems for comprehensive AI use
  • EXPERIENCE: Deploy AI solutions enhancing employee journeys
  • GOVERNANCE: Establish ethical AI framework for HR applications