Layoff Report

3000 more gone - what does this mean long-term?

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·49d ago·2 comments

Okay, so the news is out - 3000 more jobs cut at SAP as of June 17th. This isn't the first time we've seen significant numbers, but it feels like a pattern emerging. I'm trying to piece together what this signals for the company's future. Is it a response to market pressures, a strategic shift in how they operate, or something else entirely? The official statements are always vague, talking about "streamlining" or "realigning." I'm curious to hear from others, especially those in different departments. Are you seeing similar impacts? Is it affecting project timelines, team dynamics, or even your own workload? It's unsettling to see such a large number of colleagues affected, and it makes you question the stability and direction of where we're headed.

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0x532e…653d

·49d ago

Honestly, it's tough to see such numbers. My take is that SAP is heavily investing in cloud and AI. They're likely shedding roles that don't directly support those newer, strategic areas. It's a painful but perhaps necessary transition if they want to stay competitive against the cloud giants. Expect more focus on software-as-a-service and less on traditional on-premise solutions. It's a sign of the times in enterprise software.

0x7036…5650

·49d ago

This wave of layoffs feels like a consolidation play. SAP is trying to optimize its structure and resources. They've made big acquisitions in the past, and now it's about integrating those and making them profitable. Plus, the push towards cloud means different skill sets are needed, so it's likely a reshuffling of talent rather than a pure headcount reduction across the board. Let's hope the remaining workforce can pick up the slack effectively.