I know a lot of people are panicking due to layoffs, but you really shouldn't. Finding a job with SAP on your resume is not going to be hard - at least for now this company is well respected and having worked here is considered a plus. I know this is... — read more 

Do we have any ideas on what's going to be hit this week? From what I understand, we know for sure layoffs are not done yet - but that's about the only thing we know. If anybody has any more info - like is the US going to be affected once again and... — read more 

"Getting let go from SAP for sub par performance is rare. You can get by forever just doing the bare minimum and in a lot of cases even less than that." That is correct. The sub par performance can also be a result of the manager's own doing. I work... — read more 

Layoffs at SAP are extremely seldom. I have worked for the company for a long time and love my job there. The company announced this 'restructuring' at the beginning of the year and I think it is long overdue. We have acquired many smaller companies... — read more 

Do we get overworked to the border of our possibilities, do they hire cheaper youngsters, will they hire contractors? It’s hard to figure out given that the layoffs are happening worldwide and that various departments were hit.

Does anyone have any experiences regarding what symptoms are present from which one can foresee that that he/she is in line to be cut, of course if such a thing is possible to predict at all?

Thoughts? Early Talent hiring initiative is company policy, illegal in US? Hires under 30 is a goal for managers, odds of winning...David vs. Goliath...but never know with a Jury...

There are a few major differences which come into play between some EU countries (e.g. Germany, France) and the US. These amount to a fairly good justification why US layoffs are always going to come first. The reasons include: German employees have... — read more 

How was the lay-off executed for entire teams that were axed? Did each employee get on a 1–1 with hr and manager? Or were they all invited to a common MR and told about the layoff?

I am thinking of rolling over my SAP 401(K) to a better diversified IRA. I don't trust my existing SAP plan administrators. Any recommendations of a good financial adviser for help in rolling over to a better IRA?

SAP to launch hiring program in March: report: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sap-launch-hiring-program-march-072842214.html

What do you think the future brings for SF here in the US?

For new folks here, there is an "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread - you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. That's all from me. Anyhow, I hope this helps someone. Good luck all...

I was affected by the 2017 layoffs. I can say there will be work for you outside SAP. They pay a nice big fat severance package and getting away from the useless SAP management is great. That is the fat layer they should be getting rid of to save on... — read more 

Maybe it’s impossible to determine, keeping in mind that these layoffs are on a big scale and that they are performed worldwide, but are there any specifics on what kind of employees were affected the most? A certain position, age, performance, pay... — read more 

Management just need count, performance doesn't matter. Management talks : Sh-- !! Not able to achieve the count, lets layoff entire team with their bosses.

The rumor in the office is about 800 people got laid off.

SAP's competition is laying off just like SAP is. In fact, every industry in existence is laying people off. This is why sales are down, not because of your manager or the guy across the hall whose sales are bad. Go to Oracle's board, where layoffs... — read more 

There is a lot to be determined with the layoffs this week: Limited technology ambition and competence Bjorn is removed and all his product teams are slaughtered: ABAP, HANA, UI, JAM, Big data, Mobile and many more. I do not think it just Neo, but... — read more 

Leadership is the real problem at SAP, period. Can't speak for executive board leaders. However, at the mid-management level, I've seen many managers are self-serving. They are on constant international trips without making any impact. They show no... — read more 

The only working woman with young kids in my team and I was the one to go - seemed the middle aged men in the team all survived. Now down to a ratio of 20% women - diversity BS!

I see multiple posts on this. Germany was and will remain in the realm of “Voluntary Layoffs”. Given the setup with Unions and local laws it’s very hard to lay off anyone, especially when you are profitable and making piles of money. SAP would have... — read more 

After the mass layoffs @ SAP lets vote on this - How about laying off the top 5 paychecks @ SAP and getting back all the folks that were let go in the last week. I think the top 5 salaries will pay for the remaining 4400 Salaries. If not enough get... — read more 

When I ask this I mean what countries have been affected the most, relative to the total number of employees there. If someone knows or even has a logical guess, please post.

Can people who have received their severance package also collect unemployment or no?

In Germany, there are no forced layoffs. There is a voluntary early retirement program for people 55 and older. Also, for other people, there is a voluntary severance package available based on the number of years at SAP. This package is also very... — read more 

Why can’t top management stop the fears, rumors and non productivity with some info about the layoff to the employees like when it will end and also a statement to the ones affected thanking for their service and giving some apathy. Employees are... — read more 

This is a tough time for all of us, but there is no reason for people to post the negative things about Bill McDermott that are being said. Just as we would like others to be respectful of us in all circumstances, we should be respectful and kind... — read more 

SAP "Growth" is only attributed to acquiring more companies. Eventually SAP will become so diluted, it will implode. Bill just wants the shareholders to be happy, if that means firing 4400 people, that is what will happen and employees inside SAP... — read more 

Some of our best have been laid off in the past several days. Knowledgeable people with most experience, who were crucial for the overall productivity around here. Why lay them off? Why willingly get rid of people who are one of SAP's biggest assets?... — read more 

What happen in France, Germany or Israel where they have unions?

SAP "Growth" is only attributed to acquiring more companies. Eventually SAP will become so diluted, it will implode. Bill just wants the shareholders to be happy, if that means firing 4400 people, that is what will happen and employees inside SAP... — read more 

Will the final number ever be audited and published? From the stories that are circulating around, SAPers are definitely dropping like flies. I'd be surprised if it's only 4,400 when the dust settles down.

Good luck

Can we trust the incompetent management team that there wont be a ROUND 2 of layoffs? Some folks speculate that round 2 can be a possibility if 4400 quota is not met. Cant trust a word coming from management.

SAP is lying big-time when they said that the last lay-offs were in 2015. This is incorrect. I am one of the victims from the 2017 debacle and how dare they sweep it under the carpet? So, folks, you can see now that, in less than 4 years, SAP has... — read more 

I work in the Palo Alto office and entire teams are gone, and people are spending their days trying to figure out who's still left. No communication. And I've heard the layoffs are being done rather harshly - en masse on a con call. There is a very... — read more