PepsiCo CPO says their ‘secret sauce’ to hiring top talent is that they all have hustle—And are agile and curious in the AI era
PepsiCo's Chief People Officer, Becky Schmitt, emphasizes that the company's hiring strategy prioritizes core human skills like hustle, curiosity, and problem-solving, even as AI automates technical tasks. While embracing AI for efficiency and innovation, PepsiCo believes that human ingenuity, augmented by technology, will drive future advancements. The company aims to make jobs safer and more productive through a human-centric approach to AI implementation, ensuring worker adoption and understanding. AI
IMPACT Highlights the growing importance of human soft skills alongside AI adoption in corporate hiring strategies.