Sometimes I wonder if we’re supposed to actually enjoy what we do or if that idea was always just a myth. Work has become this thing you survive, not something that adds value to your life. I miss when I had purpose and not just tasks. Is it really... — read more 

After the Voluntary Leave round that did not each the exact 500 people they wanted to reach, does anyone have any insights as to why exactly the Social Plan was not actually implemented? Was there an explanation by the Works Council or by Michelle... — read more 

Been hearing about “changes” coming to the brand organization out of Portland in a few weeks.. anyone know anything?

As expected the VLO positions are now being opened in Zaragoza and Gurugram. Such a sad evolution of the company.

How do you deal with the constant worry? Just when I think we're safe, I hear somebody else has been let go. It's relentless.

Did anyone see that adidas was in the Portland Mercury about NAM Tech? I always thought our Tech Org was a huge mess, I guess now they are making articles about that.

My team as well as other teams that I collaborate with have very low morale. So much passive aggressive behavior, fighting, many disengaged colleagues who even don’t do bare minimum. I don’t know how I can improve morale in my small team. — read more 

Without a clear vision and strategy, any restructuring is just a pointless exercise. The only ones who gain are those who benefit personally from the changes.

Our reporting lines changed but we were told the current projects and work will continue the same way for next year or so, irrespective of who we report to. It looks like the new operating model is only name sake and under the hood everything’s same... — read more 

Quite strange to see massive hiring taking place in digital in the midst of herzo changes. Also find it quite interesting to see people relocating everywhere in digital. Not sure if board is looking at these constant moves and promotions in global... — read more 

https://www.manager-magazin.de/unternehmen/handel/adidas-warum-bjorn-gulden-einen-vorstandsposten-seit-acht-monaten-nicht-neu-besetzt-a-b876c6f5-d0d8-4fb1-a429-077cfcf29c82 Is Hoa the new Martin S, blowing smoke up the arses of Brand and Exec board... — read more 

They have no concern for human feelings. But they go to great lengths to preserve the optics of connection with other people. Loud upbeat greetings when they need something with back stabbing at every opportunity and lack of empathy. Big... — read more 

Or is the social plan coming for more?

Arthur the new puma CEO Now we know why he left. $2.9bn market cap company’s small company but cool job.

Apart from the VLP shtshw (which is not voluntary and it was clear the "right" people would go while the "chosen ones" will stay), now this disgrace of a company decided to pay the bonuses randomly.... Contracts do not matter anymore, no... — read more 

After indiscriminate hiring of yes people from the start, it looks like finally we will also get the lay off announcement. Teams supporting retail will be moved to markets or laid off. Global policy of reducing Agile and PMs will also be applied... — read more 

I've heard that in some teams, only 10–20% of those who applied for the VLP were approved. If the goal is truly to simplify and become more agile, shouldn't these so-called "obsolete" (BG's words) teams/roles be eliminated entirely rather than... — read more 

I have a feeling that the leads and HR are having meetings with employees whom they wanted to leave. I’m considering to apply for the VLP, however, for employees of 2-3 years of service, i find the VLP not that lucrative.. anyone has advises on what... — read more 

What’s the update from DB meeting with M2 and below, excluding M1 and tech SLT? Was it to persuade people to take VLP?

Now we know what BG really thinks about the Herzo crew

Ok so lets replay the events in chronological order: A series of C level and S level promotions are announced in 2024 to be effective at the start of 2025. adidas shows amazing results in terms of Top and Bottom Line. adidas CEO announces... — read more 

Based on todays meeting and how the plan affects the organization, the behind the scenes talk is that if number aren’t reached than the selection begins with administrative functions first. Admin, PM, Program Managers, Buyers, and those positions... — read more 

This whole VLP is like a honey pot. The moment you put your name on the VLP list, you will have a target on your back. They will accept 150 people in the first round and then lay off more, inclusing the one that got theor VLP request rejected, till... — read more 

Social Plan x2 + Monthly Salary + Bonus + notice period and garden Leave......if you have been here more than 5 years is a year of salary more of less......seems like a no brainer understanding that Global as a leading organization is dead.......

It’s amazing how a good layoff all of a sudden makes people decide to start actually working to try to justify their existence. All of a sudden there are emails and meetings requested from people you haven’t heard from for YEARS. Thanks for... — read more 

Something fishy is going on in Pacific. Ever since the announcement of Steve Castledine’s departure (GM) and the “has been olympians” takeover, they’re dropping like flies. Unethical and baseless dismissals, strategical push outs - the list goes on... — read more 

Expect a flattening of the complex management structure in order to speed up decision making, limit bureaucracy and streamline the organizations. This specifically means M1S3, VP and Sr. Director fiefdoms. It is well known where work is really... — read more 

Herzo Tech will be completely shut down in the 2025 layoff, with some teams from business also affected. This initial phase of the layoff will impact most of the M3 M4 and lower levels, with some M2 positions also being impacted. A number of M2 roles... — read more 

Anyone who has worked hard and contributed to the stellar results will not get rewarded now as adidas prepares for the layoffs. Younger ambitious people are being forced out.

https://www.hrkatha.com/news/layoff/adidas-to-cut-jobs-puma-to-cut-costs/

Bjorn’s layoff explanation feels like pure BS. Here’s why: - Stands on stage claiming it’s “not a cost-cutting exercise” but throws out a random 500-person cut with no clear targets. - That number is clearly plucked from thin air. No deep dive... — read more 

Reading some of the posts here and knowing the general sentiment when it comes to working at Adidas these days, I'm surprised there was no voluntary round. I'm more than convinced they would have gotten the required number of people to take it, and... — read more 

Are we next in line?

Today, January 22, 2024, a massive layoff was announced at Afidas’ headquarters in Herzogenaurach. The company plans to reduce its workforce by 10%. This announcement comes after a record sales year in 2024. The layoffs primarily affect the... — read more 

Can someone explain why Adidas over uses the “Director” title. It is a joke. On the one side you have people with more than 15 years and mature leaders as directors. On the other side you have newbies and opportunists with less than 8 years in the... — read more 

Are we expecting any major restructuring soon?

I am in the last stage of the interview. It would be nice to get some feedback from current employees about anything that you would like to share.

Despite having a great year as per BG, and multiple people moving from VP to SVP, there's apparently no money for any promotions left in digital tech. It seems like they really want people to quit and unlike business side, they are not interested in... — read more 

Is the C.I.Oh the victim of his on gliding through his own gliding path? Meaning he did not have the guts to cut budgets ? Thoughts on why he is out? And who is next from his tribe? Suddenly it must feel lonely for the adidas jetks without his... — read more