The annual international research undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognizes leading employers around the world: those that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talents throughout all levels of the organization, and that strive to continuously optimize their employment practices. In terms of its methodology, the independent research is oriented towards the key employers' meeting international standards.

According to the results of the 2018 research, PepsiCo Ukraine has joined an exclusive group of the world’s best employersthat meet the Institute’s assessment criteria and has received an international certificate to recognize its TOP Employer 2018 status.

Experts of the Top Employers Institute assessed the company by the following criteria: its talent strategy, workforce planning, on-boarding, learning and development, performance management, leadership development, career and succession management, compensation and benefits, corporate culture.

Oksana Palguyeva, HR Director, PepsiCo Ukrain: «Our company has gained international recognition as the TOP Employer from an influential institute because we have always attended to creating comfortable and safe labor conditions, motivating and promoting our employees. When making managerial decisions, PepsiCo Ukraine has always taken all of its people’s interests into consideration. The TOP Employer 2018 certificate is a professional proof that we are following the right way.»

David Plink, CEO of Top Employers Institute: «From our research, we have seen how the organizations certified as one of the Top Employers Ukraine 2018 put the development of their people first and are continuously working to optimize their HR and people development practices. PepsiCo Ukraine forms part of this select group of employers. Now that they have received the Top Employers Ukraine 2018 certification, they can rightfully consider themselves at the top of an exclusive group of the world’s best employers.»

About PepsiCo Ukraine

PepsiCo in Ukraine is one of the leaders of food and beverages market represented by LLC Sandora and PJSC Wimm-Bill-Dann. The company holds leading position on the market of juices where it is represented by the brands «Sandora», «Sadochok», «Sandoryk». The company’s portfolio also includes soft drinks Pepsi, 7UP, Mirinda, cold tea Lipton Ice Tea, mineral water «Essentuki» and «Aqua Minerale». The company is represented by the brands Lay’s and «KhrustTeam» on the market of snacks. PepsiCo Ukraine also has solid positions on the market of milk products under the brands of «Chudo», «Slovianochka», «Mashenka», «Smachnenkyi», «Romol», and baby food «Agusha».