Early release of SAP's Q2 results show that Operating Profit Forecast is expected to report a drop from 1.92B last year to 1.74 B this year. While total revenue is expected to post higher, this ongoing problem of Operating Profit falling behind... — read more
SAP Chairman replacement
Has anyone else heard rumor that Jim Snabe will replace Hasso as Chairman? Hasso just renewed, for the last time, his term for another two years and Jim signed on last year for another 4 year term at Siemens which means then both terms will more or... — read more
Team of hundreds in support put on PIPs
SAP are starting to use Coveo for support and ramped up large number of new 3rd party contractors. After years of month on month improvement in metrics across the board in our support org the team of hundreds were told during all hands meeting they... — read more
Uncertainty makes me anxious
I don’t think I’ve ever, in my many years of work here, been more anxious. Don't we deserve at least a little more transparency from our management, which, if nothing else, would help reduce some of this anxiety?
Utilization Based Layoffs
I’m hearing that business cases are being prepared around an 85% utilization cutoff. Last Friday my MU GM published everyone’s utilization actual sat the bottom of a very benign email published weekly…”Look hey what’s that sound?… everybody knows... — read more
Layoffs at SAP earlier this week
There's a rumor going on that there were layoffs in the last day or two. I haven't heard anything but it's a big company and with our management never too willing to share crucial information, I know I could have missed it. Can somebody please... — read more
How deep is the turmoil in SAP?
I saw some other threads on this platform about the instability of our Board Members and I wanted to broaden this thread under the spirit of one of our corporate values to "Tell it Like It Is". Turmoil can be a critical derailer in establishing... — read more
Christian Klein exit?
Is there anything in the rumor that CEO is to be removed/leaving, due to move to cloud issues, handling of the Russia situation..? Anybody any insights into this or the disruption that would ensue.
Departure or not, SAP is still the land of the CFO's
Do not worry, even though Luka will be departing, we have many, many, more CFO's throughout the organization to keep the title ever present. Seems that any team who wants to find a place for a jolly friend, creates a new spot called "the CFO of... — read more
Did Luka encounter the "Activist Investor"?
Most likely Luka's departure has to do with Stock performance ( this is usually where the ax falls when it comes to financial performance). Even though Cloud revenues have risen from 1B to 9B during Luka's tenure as CFO, the stock has not reflected ... — read more
What's behind Luka
I am in the Finance Board area and have been here for quite a few years, but not as long as Luka. He has been here a long time and was here when Werner was CFO and so we have enjoyed some stability. But without a good reason for his departure (... — read more
What happened with Mucic?
Mucic accepted to run until 2026 but now he is jumping off He was the one leading the investor calls since McDermott, he was committed to the cause. Anyone knows what happened?
Am I the only one who's hoping to be laid off?
I don't want to quit, I want to pick up severance and then take a few months to relax before I start looking for something new. There is too much pressure and stress here and just jumping to another company without taking some time to recharge my... — read more
Dinobabies at IBM-
In recent years, former IBM employees have accused the company of age discrimination in a variety of legal filings and press accounts, arguing that IBM sought to replace thousands of older workers with younger ones to keep pace with corporate... — read more
SAP has lost its core values long ago
It's all about the almighty dollar now, sc--w the employees!
Underpaid replacement
Right from the start I felt that I was underpaid, given the amount of work I do. However, I was quite surprised to find out how much more the person I replaced here was paid. I wish I hadn't found that out, maybe I would feel better. It's not fair... — read more
Should I move on?
I've spent +10 years at SAP, I know, its not glamorous, but I can't understand why I can't seem to land a new gig. I've led marketing teams, major strategic initiatives, and even spent several years working in the leadership team of our new products... — read more
SAP Concur Q1 2022
How is SAP concur looking for the new year? Some colleagues are losing work to other teams (some of those teams in other states and countries). Are there any rumors of layoffs? We’ve certainly seen a lot of great technical people leave (ICs and... — read more
Mass layoffs after mass hirings
SAP went on a hiring spree this year, especially when it comes to consultants, and I think we might be seeing the ramifications of that as soon as the first quarter of 2022. Whenever there was a mass hiring event it was followed by mass layoffs to... — read more
SAP Layoffs 2022
If the economy turns around, do you anticipate any SAP layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
SAP ex employee sues SAP for lack of diversity
Seriously… just when we thought… this came out in the news https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-01/sap-accused-of-lack-of-diversity-in-singapore-high-court (Bloomberg) -- A former manager at SAP SE’s Singapore office has sued the... — read more
Just when you thought things in N. America couldn’t get worse
https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/09/08/janene-hoskovec/?amp
SAP Concur layoffs
A lot of long-term employees have left. It seems R&D dollars are being taken from SAP Concur, too. Any rumors of layoffs in the coming months?
Anil Bhat is CTO? 🙏🙏🙏🙏 metricstream
If you give CTO to him this is what happens.When he gets a donkey chair, he gets himself in trouble and puts others in trouble. He screwed platform and appstudio already, again more power to him? https://images.app.example.com/UBKjcnZMG1euZcTF8 — read more
SME Organization Lay offs
Today was announced a new restructure on the Partner Organization, including the SME (indirect sales) area. 8 people already let go.. More to come
A new layoff wave is preparing now......
which region might be the first sacrifice? Emerging market countries might be the fisrt victims.
Layoffs in March?
There are more and more questions about possible layoffs in March. Are there any detailed insights to share? My resume is ready whether they happen or not, but still all this uncertainty bothers me more than ever. We experience continuous stress and... — read more
What do you expect after 01/29
So, SAP will release results for the fourth quarter of 2020 and 2020 year-end results on January 29 and I think we should all prepare for the worst (meaning layoffs.) Whatever the results show, I'm positive they'll find some reason why it is... — read more
This is the BEST thread on this site
SAP is like watching a Borat movie. Sacha Noam Baron Cohen should dress up like Hasso in his next film.
Expect a lot of layoffs with this company
Winter is coming - for sure. The overpaid 20x revenue Qualtrics acquisition and then 18 month later spin-off caused a huge loss. Revenue and margin targets were severely adjusted negatively and the market didn't buy it after the Q3 earning call... — read more
Looks like SAP laid off the wrong people
They should have laid off the Union Protected Germans instead of the Americans who actually generated revenue. Stock down 33%. 50 BILLION lost in value. ServiceNow taking market share... — read more
SAP Layoffs 2021
How likely is that there will be SAP Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?
SAP Cuts 2020 Sales Outlook Citing Covid-19 Impact on Demand
SAP Cuts 2020 Sales Outlook Citing Covid-19 Impact on Demand
Another restructuring?
I heard we are looking at another restructuring sometime soon, any truth to this?
Acquisitions
Looks like SAP is continuing its same strategy under Christian as Bill. https://www.google.com/amp/s/techcrunch.com/2020/10/01/sap-continues-to-build-out-customer-experience-business-with-emarsys-acquisition/amp/ Didn’t they just sell Qualtrex... — read more
SAP CLOUD CFO OUT
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-05-27/sap-cloud-cfo-mcelhatton-leaves-for-zuora-amid-executive-exits
Abdul Razack to leave SAP
Abdul Razack to leave SAP. Part of the overhaul inside of SAP?