I think we can relax now. I know what the email said, but it seems to me that most of it has been done already and what's left will probably be for people who are on vacation/sick leave/whatever and couldn't be notified today. Am I too optimistic to... — read more 

My fav quote.

Rumor was on here a while back that Concur implementation was going to get wiped out as SAP emphasized partner-led implementations. Have there been any layoffs to US implementation yet?

We got an email from CK as expected, followed by an email from ANZ MD office. Does anybody know if termination emails for ANZ started? Any idea of numbers?

Ironically, there is a compliance training called "Global Health & Safety Policy Training", the goal is to have: Healthy Workplace ==> now we have to waste time on commute Healthy People ==> full of Anxiety Healthy Leadership ==> most toxic... — read more 

In prior years, added security would be present in NA locations after announcement of job eliminations. Did anyone see anything today in any NA Offices?

They initially mentioned effected positions will be moved to AI related roles but now email sent today sounds like its layoff and they will try to help find new positions?

All I'm getting when I search for layoffs are possible Tesla cuts (dozens and dozens of links) but nothing about ongoing SAP layoffs. Are we not important enough?

Why can't they just wrap it up today? Why does it have to last until Wednesday?

What do the numbers in othere EMEA countries look like? Uk seems highest

Remember when SAP used to care about keeping the best talent? When people who are experienced and good at what they do would get a counteroffer if they submitted their notice? Today, the best people are the most worried ones because the higher the... — read more 

Did Coldplay do a theme song on the restructuring? Lyrics anyone?

Sap has gone from a company I was proud to work for and would enthusiasticly recommend to one I actively despise and would suggest anyone stays well clear. I really hope this all goes terribly wrong, CK looses his job and someone half competent gets... — read more 

It would be good to keep the layoffs updates together as comes should be sent this week fo those effected. Maybe use the following template Country - Area /Unit - No of people - Btw Sorry to anyone effected.

Today marks the beginning of the firing squad for North America. My thoughts are with anyone that gets affected by the thousands of cuts in the following days and weeks. I know it's easy to say considering mortgage, payments, putting food on the... — read more 

https://news.sap.com/2023/07/future-of-work-beyond-flex-work/

Rumors? Facts? Thanks.

We have been conditioned to accept age discrimination which is illegal in the U.S. How did this happen? https://www.eeoc.gov/age-discrimination Summary of law: "Age Discrimination & Work Situations: The law prohibits discrimination in any aspect... — read more 

Expect to see some notices about several regional offices being closed down as leases come to an end Locations may include Hoover LaCrosse Waterloo Tempe Keep an eye out in local newspapers and other media channels

In a newspaper artice Mr. Schick - leader of the German works council gives some information. In Germany employees leaving the company or going to early retirment will get 1,5 monthly salaries per year of employment. “SAP pays such generous... — read more 

I left SAP three years ago but I've been thinking about all of you a lot these days. I know things are rough right now so I just wanted to take a moment to send my prayers your way. Try and keep in mind that there's a whole world beyond SAP, and... — read more 

Oh the irony - lets help others - but inside SAP only cheap locations are on the map for upskill “Elsewhere, SAP became a founding member of the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium last week, promising to upskill two million people worldwide by... — read more 

5 bln for share buybacks - where is this money coming from ? Is the AI just a lame excuse to Axe 8k people ? https://www.reuters.com/technology/sap-raises-2025-outlook-launches-5-bln-euro-share-buyback-2023-05-16/

see the article https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/sap-transformation-program-a-euphemism-for-job-cuts-claims-european-works-council/ar-BB1lnLXm?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=715034bd14184bd5bca197954d1e27bb&ei=25

Looks like we are in for the long haul of waiting for the shoe to drop. Confirmed by the new CS&D questions and answers meeting even in US restructuring will go on until q1 2025. Cruel and unusual punishment if you ask me. Keeping our lives and that... — read more 

The HR department in the UK has sent an email stating that the consultation with employee representatives will conclude this week. Starting from April 15th, notifications will be sent out to two groups of individuals: those who are at risk of... — read more 

The time has finally come SAP to show that you have true global corporate mega-cahunas... that you can slovenly lay waste to your workforce with the best of them. Now that Germany is part of your Sla-ghterhouse (sorry... restructuring) plan, then... — read more 

https://www.theregister.com/2024/03/14/sap_in_age_discrimination_case/

Given the recent backflip with remote working policies, would you move on?

Works council confirmed almost a quarter of one European location to be let go, anybody any idea which location?

Based on experiences/stories from 2019 layoff, Does anyone know how long it takes until you get the confirmation from HR after registering voluntarily to the program in Germany? I heard it took around two months cz you need to wait until the... — read more