Thread regarding Adidas layoffs

VLP approval/rejection logic?

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 partially? The VLP selection process seems somewhat random, and not just based on skillsets, unless there’s a hidden list of people being targeted for removal. Anyone else heard of similar cases?

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Post ID: @OP+1jps9ezsh

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Performance rating over 4 got mostly rejection…. Getting 2k € more in bonus, but now not getting a VLP which would be around 80k€ + if you would have bad performance ,…. Nice intensives

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Post ID: @1r9+1jps9ezsh

After been enticed to wonder about leaving the company, involve the family and take a decision, been brave and apply for the VLP...to finally been rejected. I wonder how the company expects employees to just keep working as nothing has happened.
I mean, there must be some serious sadist--c energy coming from the SLT to agree with such process.

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Post ID: @15y+1jps9ezsh

Oh look, here talks Mr. Anonymous “THE PROPHET”

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Post ID: @gj+1jps9ezsh

No worries, you will just be fired via the social plan. It's cheaper.

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Post ID: @ca+1jps9ezsh

voluntary leave you can't volunteer for, what a joke

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