What do the numbers in othere EMEA countries look like? Uk seems highest
Experience is a liability
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
Coldplay Restructuring theme song?
Did Coldplay do a theme song on the restructuring? Lyrics anyone?
The downfall of a once great company
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
2024 - April 15 to April 19th Updates
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 is D-Day!
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
They telegraphed all of this last year!
https://news.sap.com/2023/07/future-of-work-beyond-flex-work/
Any word on Ireland?
Rumors? Facts? Thanks.
How did we get conditioned to accept illegal age discrimination?
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
Real Estate Update Non renewal of leases
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
Germany - German works council leader 1,5 monthly salaries per year of employment
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
There are other - and better - companies out there
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
So Ironic - Why SAP can’t upskill its own employees as member of ICT Consortium ?
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
Layoffs but 5 Billions EUR for shares buyback
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/
SAP transformation program a 'euphemism' for job cuts, claims European Works Council
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
Lessons were not learned from 2023
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
UK notifications starting ...
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... (subtitle: Me? Bitter? Nah... let's just call it the clarity that comes with being a Dead Man Walking)
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
And it just gets better! Business ethics!
https://www.theregister.com/2024/03/14/sap_in_age_discrimination_case/
Who is actually going to resign and move on once the RTO mandates kick in?
Given the recent backflip with remote working policies, would you move on?
Quarter of one European location to be laid off
Works council confirmed almost a quarter of one European location to be let go, anybody any idea which location?
Germany voluntary program - how long to be confirmed by HR?
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
What are the chances the real fat will be cut?
You know, like the useless layers upon layers of managers who maybe have a handful of people under them and who barely do anything all day, every day? I'd be happy with layoffs if that's who they targeted. That would actually be useful. The problem... — read more
VERP
Is this available in all countries that SAP does business in or is it just limited to a few?
I just want this to be over
This wait is draining every ounce of energy from me. I'm constantly in a heightened state of anxiety thanks to this whole mess. If there are going to be layoffs, why is it so hard to give us an exact date and make sure that date is not a month or two... — read more
Julia’s latest post on Linkedin
Seriously? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/juliawhite2_flavored-peeps-taste-test-activity-7180203161012359168-0KER?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
Fluency on “the quarter “
Yea. Been her a long time. My first boss was Bill M when he ran sales in North East region. We were smaller then. But last 3 days of every quarter. Everyone in leadership was 1 fluent on booked commit and probable and 2. All available regardless of... — read more
Rapid turnover in my group
I'm surprised there's even a need for layoffs, considering how many people are quitting.
Weekend News ?
Will we be bombarded by organization announcements and other emails over this holiday weekend? Or can we celebrate Easter with our families? I wouldn't be surprised to see something from our uninspiring Executive Management leadership team... — read more
Another allowance cut
SAP has just announced that the New Graduate breath mint allowance has been slashed by 50%! This means that employees under 26 years old will now be reimbursed a maximum of $500 per month. There has been an immense outpouring of anger at this... — read more
Unhealthy work environment
Working at SAP has turned into mental torture non-stop. We're drowning in work that should be split between at least several people, and on top of that, there's this constant worry lingering that you might end up on the chopping block. How are we... — read more
How is "reskilling" defined by the management?
If so many folks will be affected, what does it mean for each one of them? WHat will be the main focus here and is it really doable? I am not sure it's doable but hey, who am I to doubt what the Jedi have decided.