Diversity isn't just the right thing to do. It's the right thing to do for our business, and we are committed to making diversity and inclusion a way of life at PepsiCo.
Our people are our greatest strengths. Without great people we can’t deliver great results for the long term. Our employees have been pivotal in providing us with the competitive advantage that has ensured our leadership position in the food and beverage category in India .With over 183,000 employees worldwide, we are working towards the goal of being the Employer and Partner of Choice.
We believe a sense of belonging in our professional lives is just as important as it is in our personal relationships; it builds trust, encourages teamwork and collaboration and enables us to freely share ideas which help us develop, grow and innovate. This is why we continue to grow our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to hiring and retaining the best talent to fill each and every job in the corporation. And we are equally committed to fostering an atmosphere of caring, open communication and candor among our employees, where we treat each other with respect.
PepsiCo has been globally recognized as one of the top places for women to work. We are committed to providing a workplace free from all forms of discrimination. We respect the right of individuals to achieve professional and personal balance in their lives.
PepsiCo's commitment is underlined by our current diversity initiatives. They have been formulated to ensure that we attain our core value of diversity as a competitive advantage.
Multi-year strategic plans for diversity are developed with the same vigor and goal setting process as other business issues. Goals include diverse recruitment, improved retention and fostering a more inclusive culture.
External Diversity Advisory Boards, consisting of Educators, Politicians, Practitioners and Customers, advise PepsiCo’s Senior Management on a variety of issues relating to diverse audiences.
Annual employee performance reviews incorporating inclusion-related goals for all managers.
Bi-annual organizational health survey incorporating diversity questions and requiring analysis at the minority and female level.
Corporate-sponsored multi-level program to train employees to work and to manage people in an inclusive environment.
Employee networks to mentor and support diverse employees.