PepsiCo embraces the future of work with hybrid schedule benefit

Flexibility in the workplace has been a necessity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic — and some employers are solidifying plans to embrace it long after the world returns to normal.

Through its new program, Work that Works, PepsiCo will continue to provide employees with a hybrid work environment.

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“We’ve looked at the challenges and changes of the last year for insights on shaping new ways of working,” Ronald Schellekens, PepsiCo EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, said in a release. “With Work that Works, PepsiCo offers corporate associates the flexibility they need to create balance and achieve even greater success.”

Flexible work environments result in an increase of productivity by 15%, a reduction in absenteeism by 31%, and reduced turnover by 10%, according to Gallup research that PepsiCo cited as one of the driving factors of this decision.

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Through the Work that Works program, employees will be able to coordinate with their managers and teams to decide what work can be done remotely and what must be done in PepsiCo offices. The hybrid system will allow employees to choose when to gather and collaborate face-to-face, hopefully helping to combat the isolation so many experienced throughout the pandemic.

To keep those interactions safe, the company is working with Smart Analytics, which makes algorithmic recommendations based on company data about office flow and occupancy forecasting to determine how in-office time can be used effectively.

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“We are confident that Work that Works gives our corporate associates the responsibility, freedom and support to work most effectively based on their individual needs,” Schellekens said. “To be successful as a company focused on meeting the needs of our consumers, we first need to meet the needs of our associates, today and in the future.”

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