Topics regarding layoffs at SAP

Topics regarding layoffs at SAP

Lousy timing

Finding out something like this just ahead of Christmas is truly lousy timing. Is anybody going to be able to stop thinking about the coming cuts in the next two weeks? I know I'm not among those lucky ones if they even exist. This will dampen the... — read more 

Restructuring, Overhauls, & Austerity

despite the current wave of success.” Manager Magazin says that teams have been working on a far-reaching restructuring of SAP, including an austerity program. This reportedly includes an overhaul of the operational business, to be consolidated under... — read more 

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| 2291 views | | 1 reply (December 14, 2023)
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RTO changes

Regarding the changes on personnel issues which are now being rolled out ( my team is now discussing implementing skill set review for each of us and coaching for everyone) - has anyone had discussions with your managers about mandating return to... — read more 

Winning culture

Rumors in German media: winning culture, the new performance review system at sap. Stack ranking. You are either performer, an achiever or an improver. The latter gets a pip. What wonderful news.

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| 2360 views | | 3 replies (last December 9, 2023)
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Looking behind the Q2 results

The Q3 results were good, the stock shot up 5% ( and then giving back 2% today). Nonetheless the results were surprisingly good. However, one key metric that gives me concern is index on our Profit Margin, which was up 17% YOY from Q3.2022. The... — read more 

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| 1541 views | | 1 reply (October 22, 2023)
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painful "Coffee Corner Espresso Edition"

did anyone else watch the replay of the painful Coffee Corner with Tracey Hughes? what a complete waste of time!!! this crazy lady never says anything useful. its 1 buzzword after another like "bridges we build" and "assessment" and "progress... — read more 

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| 2060 views | | 6 replies (last November 24, 2023)
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New layoffs coming?

Has anyone heard anything about a possible new round of layoffs in the new year?

Q3 results

Does anybody have a feel on how Q3 went? Results come out Oct 18 but it's been pretty quiet.

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a big departure

that Oliver guy is leaving SAP what a pompous wa-ker.... every all hands call, he acted like he was a TV presenter maybe he got his dream gig elsewhere! that's one person who will not be missed

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| 2191 views | | 5 replies (last October 3, 2023)
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Tech Layoff started by Elon Musk

It's worth noting that Musk played a significant role in the Tech layoff, where numerous individuals pointed out that Twitter managed to operate effectively with only half of its workforce. As a result, Musk made the decision to release a... — read more 

A sign of things to come ???

Hasso has announced that he will sell off nearly 1.46 million shares in the company. We know that he has been steadily reducing his ownership over the last several years. His sell off will take place thru December 13 of this year. His... — read more 

Looks like its still ongoing

A few people got the dreaded invite today. Its definitely not as targeted as we have been told. Seems quite widespread....

Uk redundancies

Has anyone been notified or know of anyone who has. What is the talk of people having to reapply for their jobs ? Good luck all

Uk redundancies increased due to Germany and France...

Uk will now get more redundancies due to the works council agreement in Germany and France, which stated there will be no redundancies until end of 2024. Further rounds (if needed) will be UK only in Europe....shocking. It will be a long hard road... — read more 

SAP Ireland layoffs

Does anybody know the number let go in Ireland? HR have just stated they won't be announcing number of employees affected.

We’re expected to do more with less

All the time we are expected to do more with fewer resources. Whether people quit or are laid off, one thing remains the same. The rest of us will be expected to pick up their work. Heavens forbid we backfill a position or two. I wish my manager... — read more 

NA Unplugged Call?

What happened on this call? One of the speakers was a new woman who is called the "Head of Global People Success Services" Nobody has ever heard of this person. Or why she's here. Better yet, why do we keep hiring these C-level box-checkers? ... — read more 

Timing for EU Countries

Does anyone know the timing for EMEA Countries ? Like Belux, NL, Nordics, .... I have seen UKI done ? but for the rest any idea of the timing ? AKA when can we feel safe ?

The plot thickens

I am in support I was lucky enough to be in an office that was not affected. When the question was asked how will we keep up when losing people. Come to find we were told we will be hiring many people 20 from Brazil and Budapest. Disrespectful to... — read more 

This is bad

You know things are not going well when people in India are getting hit. Employees there are among the cheapest so opting to cut them means things are not looking well for any of us. I'm betting you we'll be seeing more layoffs in the US very soon... — read more 

AMER Announcement

Has there been any update, Till when are other announcements due ?

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| 2160 views | | 2 replies (last February 28, 2023)
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Job market

While some, myself included, think of the job market as dismal, others are still optimistic about their prospects. I would like to hear from those who say that it is not so difficult to find a job now. Obviously we don't have the same... — read more 

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| 1893 views | | 1 reply (February 23, 2023)
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EMEA announcement

Has there been any update, some teams in the uk and Germany have been told they are not affected. When are other announcements due ?

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| 2240 views | | 4 replies (last February 23, 2023)
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Amazon rescinded my offer

I'm devastated. I thought I'd be okay since I had been working on leaving for months and landed an amazing offer just to have it retracted. I haven't been in the job market for a while, is this something that happens often? I don't know if I can take... — read more 

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| 2321 views | | 1 reply (February 28, 2023)
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Whipping harder on the remaining staff

Dealing with management here is essentially the most difficult part of my job. Why do they think that something will be achieved by whipping harder on the remaining staff? The only thing that can come out of it is a greater attrition. Though... — read more 

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| 2420 views | | 2 replies (last February 28, 2023)
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This company needs a radical change

I have seen many, many rounds of layoffs at SAP and nothing has changed. There will always a new batch of blue kool-aid drinking sheeps joining. They heard that it is very easy to slack off at SAP, get free food and take naps anytime in one of the... — read more 

My hopes

I was gutted when I found out. I’ve been the biggest promoter of SAP over the years. After almost 20 years for them to do this when let’s get real. The other tech layoffs gave them an out. I truly believe if there were no other big companies doing... — read more 

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| 3730 views | | 7 replies (last March 12, 2023)
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