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 

I'm nervous, I'm finding it difficult to stay focused today. Do we know when this thing ends so we can all get back to normal (at least the ones of us left)?

I see a lot of layoffs in development functions. What about marketing & sales? These are probably done on a more individual basis rather than full teams.

I wonder if Qualtrics is going to pick up the employees sentiment? Employees have feelings and experience matters.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sap-launch-hiring-program-march-072842214.html?guccounter=1

If there was any method to begin with, of course. A lot of people posting that they got laid off from different locations and from different parts of the company, it’s hard for me to determine what method they used when they determined who gets cut... — read more 

Can I ask people from different locations (countries) to post what their severance is like? I'd be nice to know how much it varies and if some of us drew the short end of the stick in this. Also, how are your health care benefits handled after your... — read more 

The last several days have been horrible - I'm mentally and emotionally exhausted as never before. Just sitting and waiting to see if I'll have my livelihood taken away from me is not a good way to spend an hour, not to mention days. Is there an end... — read more 

An utterly awkward choice of words when you’re announcing 4K+ layoffs. Oh, Luka...

I see several questions on the layoff schedule for Germany and Europe. The layoff plans will be communicated sometimes in April, very likely early on. The management is still negotiating with unions and things as expected are not going super fast... — read more 

https://diginomica.com/saps-restructuring-hunger-games-game-of-thrones-or-both/

Heard some greyvine in S4 Services team being hit. Anyone care to confirm?

I'll take it that no news is good news?

Is it just me, or did this layoff round slant significantly towards older employees? It could be just my location, but most of the people who received their notifications here are in their late forties, early fifties... What's the situation like... — read more 

Standard HR process - a MR sent to you by your immediate manger with your HRBP. They run through the benefits ane keep it to point. They will send you a summary at end of day and a written notice required by WARN act on March 11th. You are on payroll... — read more 

Several of the team members were let go today in Successfactors, but a manager who has no clue / don't know anything and a couple of other folks who are in the same boat like their boss are let continue. Their turn probably tomorrow or a few days... — read more 

Bernd Leuker left SAP with immediate effect and Michael Klenermeier got an extension of his contract until 2020. Battle of the Titans for the “king” of Digital Business Service (DBS) in the boardroom!

Restructuring: Confirmed Early Retirement and Voluntary Separation Packages (VSP): Available, confirmed for US, Germany, France and Canada Layoff Scope: 4,000 employees to be laid off, worldwide. India: 400 targeted for layoffs Transfer: If laid off... — read more 

SAP APJ and GC - please expect the special letter and meeting with your manager’s manager and HR after Chinese New Year. This will be in time to recognize all the restructuring costs in Q1. The show must go on

I am on my way out of SAP as it is - I have to move in a few months for family reasons. Not sure if I'm on the list, but if I'm not, if there is a way for me to volunteer (and maybe take the place of somebody who doesn't want to leave) it'd be good... — read more