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PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with a product portfolio including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola – make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. At PepsiCo, you get the best of both worlds: an entrepreneur’s mindset plus reach and resources. Our collaborative culture and worldwide presence generate a stream of new opportunities to define the future and propel your life’s work. Bring your unique perspective. Bring curiosity. Bring ingenuity, and drive. We’ll give you a platform to be daring on a global scale. Mission: Create more smiles with every sip and every bite. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 1717

TOTAL RATINGS: 12608

CEO: Ramon Laguarta

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Joining PepsiCo - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining PepsiCo is that the company was prepared on their first day. PepsiCo employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 83% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	87%
No	13%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	6%
Prepared	51%
Somewhat Prepared	31%
Unprepared	6%
Very Unprepared	6%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at PepsiCo are rated a B-. At PepsiCo most employees said they received feedback once a year or once a quarter. 65% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at PepsiCo.

Answer	Percent
Every week	25%
Once a month	23%
Once a quarter	25%
Once a year	25%
Never	2%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	17%
No	83%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 36% of men and 50% of women at PepsiCo said they negotiated their salaries. On average, PepsiCo employees earn $128,495. PepsiCo ranks in the Top 40% for compensation in New York. Learn More about Salaries at PepsiCo.

Average Salaries at PepsiCo by Department

$144k*

Engineering

$151k*

Product

$85k*

Design

$106k*

Marketing

$143k*

Operations

$45k*

Admin

$171k*

Business Dev

$91k*

Finance

$125k*

Communications

$76k*

Customer Support

$140k*

$100k*

$199k*

Legal

$155k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined PepsiCo, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At PepsiCo the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at PepsiCo, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	10%
Comp & Benefits	25%
Co-Workers	10%
Comfort & Familiarity	30%
Career Advancement Opportunities	25%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	20%
1 hour	7%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	20%
I eat at my desk	53%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	15%
Once a week	15%
Once a month	15%
Once a quarter	36%
Never	19%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

PepsiCo ranks in the Top 35% of companies for professional development in New York. 77% of employees feel as though PepsiCo is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 47% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at PepsiCo.

Answer	Percent
Yes	47%
No	53%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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