| | MAY 2025MANAGEHRMAGAZINE.COM8In MyOpinionAt PepsiCo, we thrive because of our diversity. Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion is a business imperative and part of our values because we know that the success of our business is inextricably linked to the success of the communities where we live and work. I've been with PepsiCo for 24 years and have been privileged to work on the company's Affirmative Action strategy for the past 10 years. My experience spanned roles in finance, sales, and currently, in our legal department, which has provided a strong network of internal and external stakeholders who provide valuable insights and guidance on this critical agenda. The Affirmative Action work is multi-faceted and requires a specific skill set and aptitude, including intellectual agility, a passion for listening and in-depth data analytics, and for one to remain unbiased and allow the data to tell the story. Business leaders need accurate, reliable, and consistent data which inform their strategy and determine real-time courses of action. Accuracy in data analytics and insights are integral and invaluable.Being able to deliver reliable and consistent data starts with a strong understanding of the talent market and how our workforce should reflect the workforce availability in the communities where we operate. This is vital. Our affirmative action plans are designed strategically to analyze trends in hiring, terminations, transfers, and promotions to highlight opportunities for integrating local talent pools to enhance our diverse workforce. Each year we develop several affirmative actions plans to identify goals for a variety of groups, including minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We established an integrated process with a cross-functional team of leaders in talent acquisition and human resources and engaging the local community with outreach programming. This integrated process reflects our ambition to continuously improve and drive growth through a dynamically diverse workforce. PepsiCo has provided me with a priceless gift of a career that enables me to channel my passion into purpose: driving A PEEK INSIDE PEPSICO AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONBy Kevin Fitzpatrick, Sr. Compliance Manager, PepsiCoKevin Fitzpatrick
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