Best employees left way before mass volunteer leaves. Why do always the best ones leave the first?
About the latest reorg
Is it just me, or this looks like an "AR role was not performing as expected, so we removed his reporting lines" with an over-enterprised envelope of "This is to be more aligned with markets"? Is something going to really change?
Wasting resources
Someone explain to me why we seem to have the money to travel the IT leaders in every region around so they can glad-hand and throw parties for their leadership cronies, when they don’t make us revenue. If anything they cost us more and more every... — read more
Brilliant ex-colleagues are not staying in touch
I thought we had great working relationships with some brilliant ex-colleagues, but I’ve been cut off after they left the company. It hurts more than I’d like to admit, and it’s happening more often. I genuinely value those people and would really... — read more
I am surprised at the number of people following this forum
Looking at the number of likes there is a high visit rates
Be careful what you say here
I brought up a concern about pay differences and suddenly everything changed. Conversations got colder, expectations shifted, and the tone turned noticeably different. It didn't take me long to realize that speaking up isn’t actually welcomed. Even... — read more
Rest in peace, adidas
The company you once were, it's no longer there. Good luck with all those corporate creeps you insist to keep, while pushing real PEOPLE out
Bonus calc - math question
2024 - Global KPIs 70% = payout 174.51% 2025 - Global KPIs 70% = payout 140% Clever accounting ?
Outdoor no more?
Interesting that adidas is getting out of outdoor when Nike seems to be tripling down on ACG.. anyone know why?
Why layoffs don't work?
Have a read in the link below, what are your thoughts on this article? "If overhiring or underperformance was the true problem, /…/ the companies should question their leaders, who green-lit the overhiring and may have failed to develop productive... — read more
What do I do with my adi club points?
Not with the company anymore, I have tons of adi club points and obviously prefer not to spend money I don't make anymore (especially for adi stuff). Is there anyway I can get rid of them for some value, other than whatever is currently offered... — read more
When’s the next round
That single digit growth can’t sustain anything and you know it. So bids on when’s the next round!
Stocks are down
Any explanations on why the Stocks are going down ?
NAM IT tech consultants are worthless
Okay, I’ve about had it with these “tech consultants” in NAM. Has anyone actually met one that actually understands the tech they are supposed to support? They all seem to lack basic knowledge and understanding. Can we just hire our own people...
Switch to non-exempt contract / HZO / GER
Last year, I was informed that I would have to switch to a non-exempt contract because the salary limit had been exceeded with the last agreed increase. Has anyone else received this? It gave me the impression that they wanted to get everyone from... — read more
Toxic Displays of Gratitude!
Every time I open LinkedIn, I see the same pattern: former employees of a certain global sports brand publicly declaring their love for the company, met with warm, performative gratitude from those still inside. It’s a strange phenomenon. I know... — read more
AMS EOY Party until 8pm - wtf
Is this everywhere?
Root D4 Swiss Office will be closed
All employees will be asked to move to Amsterdam. Anyone knows more?
Transferring or selling shares off the EQUATE+ Platform for leavers
Dear people who have left or are in the process of leaving adidas, Which trading platform in Germany did you manage to transfer your adidas shares to from the Equate+ platform? Does it need to be a platform or bank with a registered address in... — read more
Must Land or Must Lay Off?
are we crash landing or what, make your predictions below!
No Individual Performance Impact on Bonuses
With the new performance framework being introduced they’re removing any incentive for high performers to go above and beyond, as their peers who perform below average will receive the same bonuses. Meanwhile they keep repeating ad nauseam that our... — read more
Gossip culture
I joined a couple of years ago from a tech product company to a more senior position here. Crazy to see how much gossip and open chitchat goes on here, especially in global, about individuals. Don’t people have work to do? Where are the... — read more
Another farewell post
Kinda tired of these LinkedIn posts bragging about ‘X years with the brand.’ Just be honest - you did solid but pretty average work most of the time, they gave you a generous severance package, which will never be repeated - and you took the deal. No... — read more
Share price
157€ Back to 2016 levels. 100 invested in 2016 gives you 100 9 years later Record results and brand heat ?
Second VLP wave
It’s the last week before the application period closes.. what are you hearing? Is it as messy as the first wave? Also been hearing some rumors about a possible third wave in 2026 have you heard anything on that side?
Tech location strategy
Who else thinks it’s a bad idea? We are releasing skilled knowledgeable people, reducing possibilities to rotate to other areas, cannot serve all markets. Is this just an excuse to drive people to quit?
BU Originals
Worst BU. Toxic environment, petty politics, fossil senior leadership in same position for decades, no decision making power or accountability (even at svp level). Confusion, delay in arriving at a conclusion, chinese whisper are synonymous to this... — read more
Deliberate targeting of women & employee services?
Is adi deliberately targeting women in M2 positions and higher? Seems to be a lot who have „disappeared“ but male colleagues are still there. Are employee services like the team which investigates employee misconduct also being targeted? Are the adi... — read more
Reporting line change via chat
What kind of level disrespect is this? And you expect loyalty & performance from someone you treat like a garbage.
Next round of VLO
Is another round happening this year? Given share price more simplification is required?
Where did the adidas leavers go ?
Where did the people go that left adidas as part of the 500 job cuts ? ON? NEW Balance ?
Adidas share price
What about the share price increase today? It jumped 5%, without earnings results. What happened ? Will we see 220 this year again?
3 days in the office not for everyone
How come some people get warnings for not being in the office for 3 days but some managers work from Amsterdam with a Germany contract? This is illegal.
Alberto Gone.
Sad sad day
AI should replace Senior Directors, VPs etc.
reading previous post how AI will lead to next round layoffs I have a proposal, hear me out. let's be clear most of leadership all the way to VPs are basically walking chatbots, you don't even need "thinking" AI models to replace them, some older... — read more
AI related layoffs next
After all the AI related info sessions is it time for layoffs next? Lot of business and tech roles are already redundant and can be easily automated. Feels like activities and programs are being made up to keep people busy at this point.
Andreas Hubert to Puma. Who’s next?
After Arthur joining Puma as the CEO, they have made another good appointment by hiring Andreas. If Bjørn keeps peeing off adidas talent he will indirectly be responsible for Puma’s resurgence.
Return to Office 4/1 Model
Alrigh everybody- be honest. How does everyone feel about working 4 days a week from Monday to Thursday with only Friday as a remote option and very little flexibility?