I have applied for an internal transfer at the same T level as I'm currently at and the recruiter told me that since it's an lateral move, there is no payrise. Is this a new development in SAP? I thought any internal move always resulted in a 10%... — read more
SAP subsidizing employee paychecks
The new guidance for external entertainment has SAP account executives paying out of pocket for meals with clients. SAP will not reimburse employees when the bill (that is largely out of AE control without being deemed hawkish) exceeds $150 per... — read more
You are nothing but a number to them
You're not safe, you're not respected, and you're not seen as a person... The sooner you realize that the better off you'll be. There are better companies out there that'll treat you much better than SAP. I know. I left six months ago and I never... — read more
Great Place To Work Survey
Well this will certainly be interesting…
What is in store for 2025 ?
Other than the remaining 25% from 2024 layoffs just curious how 2025 is going to be having lost wonderful Colleagues this year
Germany: 5300 employees are interested to leave SAP
Instead of 2600 5300 (!) employees are interested to leave SAP on a voluntary base. Wow! Seems to be too much money or other way round SAP is not an attractive employee any more. Number 5300 is not offically confirmed by SAP. According to German... — read more
Nothing showing for WARN tracker?
With the first phase of layoffs done as of 5/31/2024, why was there nothing showing up in WARN tracker?
More than 5.000 employees in Germany want to leave SAP
Applying for early retirement and voluntary program closed on 05/31 In German https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/softwarehersteller-mehr-als-5000-mitarbeiter-in-deutschland-wollen-sap-verlassen/100043258.html
P2024 is it over or are there still some countries where those is ongoing?
Would be in trested to know what's happing in Europe? Who will be the last 25% everyone keeps talking about
Now is the time
Pulse survey went out. If you are still with the company and don’t like the direction. Disappointed with the layoffs now is your time to voice it.
This sapphire event is a slap in the face
So much money spent on this bullsh-t, where these C-Suite cu-ts spend a day wa----g each other off, while us employees are fighting to try and stay off the unemployment line. They are trotting out more AI nonsense right now. P25 is just around the... — read more
Shame on you, SAP!!
Shame on you, SAP! I know of several colleagues impacted by the so called "restructuring" that are currently in the middle of interviews (2nd or 3rd) for internal SAP positions. These colleagues have been told that even if there needs to be... — read more
RTO assessment
Hi All, Quick check on how folks are finding the RTO? From my side, yes, we started back on 3 days per week. But I can already see ( and hear in other teams), that people are gradually moving to 2 days in office. Nothing being said yet, officially or... — read more
The Hudson Yards Big Meeting
Whatever happened to that big meeting in NYC? The one where our esteemed colleague needed transport advice Can't wait to hear how it went
Restructuring was a joke as some managers getting rehired back
It is sad to see a lot of great people got laid. Top performers that were also very liked by peers and colleagues… It is worse to hear that some senior leaders who were not that good and not very much liked are getting rehired back just because some... — read more
Was NS2 affected by the layoffs
Was NS2 affected by the layoffs or is that a more safer place to apply?
30 internal applications 29 immediately rejected
One internal interview for 30 applications. Anyone get moved to a new role?
Can’t believe they VERPed Hasso
After all he’s done for our CEO and Board, they VERPed him anyway. Boooo.
The hits just keep on coming
The hits just keep on coming. Fu--ing mo--ns don’t even know their own governance rules: Fund Companies Reject Ala-Pietilä as SAP Chief Supervisor (https://mailview.bulletinintelligence.com/mailview.aspx?m=2024051501sap&r=email-b4b5&l=002-f92&t=c)... — read more
Any HR that can confirm if SAP marks formers employees ineligible for hire
Didn’t leave on good terms with former manager, who is no longer with org. I resigned voluntarily for but my system access was cut off suddenly and was never contacted for exit interview. Could I be marked as ineligible for rehire?
Missed Payroll
Myself and several people on my team did not get paid today. What the heck is going on with SAP??
Storytelling article
JW posted an article about storytelling and how it helps data driven teams succeed. Not a bad read—some key takeaways. *Golden State Warriors changed their management and kept the same team for sustained winning. *Few things set winning teams... — read more
Pulse surveys
Even though it might not do much. I have been surprised how high leadership trust has been on the surveys the past two years. It’s the only way currently to voice dissatisfaction to the board and board level. Those who survive on the next survey... — read more
Is SAP Learning dead?
Seems that our M&S board member coming from Microsoft wants to ki-l SAP Learning services and hand over to partners… I had no clue that SAP experts are to be compared with Word and Excel end users (no offense).
Freelancing
Is freelancing legal as per the North American employment policy? Are any HRs here to comment?
Board member states layoffs in 2023, 2024 and 2025 are not annual
Layoffs happened or are to happen in 2023, 2024 and 2025 but we're told during local HR unplugged session it's not annual, and also that it may happen in the future. The new culture in SAP also appears to be to block all questions during what are... — read more
Cardiff Office
Confirmed Cardiff office is closing at the end of June.
May is mental health month
Oh the hypocrisy
CK extended contract
What do you guys think about CK extending the contract till 2028?
RTO enforcement
I don't have any reason to commute to local office. I live within mileage zone but it's unproductive for me Need to know : Are badge scans being enforced?
What Fred didn’t say about the Concur Engineering layoffs
Now we know why….The remaining (And shellshocked) Ariba and Concur Invoice engineering teams are being combined to create a single Invoice product. There’s an email and an FAQ document floating about in Concur world!
J White LinkedIn post on Exclusion
She is proving that she is tone deaf and non-serious. Beyonce being excluded? You know who feels “excluded”? The thousands of SAP people who just lost their jobs. That is exclusion.
CK Unplugged NSQ Monday 05/06
Look who is coming to check our badges entries during RTO at NSQ. Which questions should we send to CK’s Unplugged Session in advance ?
Getting laid off happens at every company
It su-ks, but it's a fact of life that can't be avoided unless you're willing to open up your own business. I'm more upset over how SAP has been treating people while we're still working here. The change in company culture and the promotion of... — read more
How is the job search ?
Having been let go from SAP America after working 16 years, I'm have to admit I've been out of touch with job market and not getting any meaningful responses for the numerous positions applied through the standard job search sites. How are you all in... — read more
What’s in store for 2025 and 2026?
What’s coming after 2024? Gossip is that there are more layoffs coming in 2025 and 2026
Germany's turn
I heard notices went out today to everyone 55 or older in Germany. Voluntary of course with much nicer packages than we got in NA. Some details... — read more
Seriously!!
One my colleague's who is selected as catalyst for 2024 and 2025 and outstanding coder , polite and with average pay( as per compensation tool he was betwwen low and mid) was laid off yesterday.. Seriously i wonder what criteria is followed? Dart... — read more
Dubai and other middle east offices
Anyone know of impact across middle east region? I have heard finance team in Dubai are impacted and localization teams are moved to India, but not much else.