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SAP Layoffs

January 2024

SAP announced a layoff affecting 8,000 employees (7% of its workforce) in January 2024. The company operates in the Other sector.

Share:
People Affected

8,000

Percentage

7%

Announced Date

Jan 23, 2024

Company Information

Industry
Other
Country
DE
Region
Walldorf, Non-U.S.
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

SAP, the German software giant, announced a major restructuring plan on Tuesday that will affect over 7% of its global workforce, equating to approximately 8,000 employees out of its total of about 108,000. The company aims to manage this shift through voluntary buyouts and internal job changes, expecting its overall headcount to remain stable by the end of 2024. This move is part of SAP's strategy to accelerate growth and become more cloud-centric, heavily investing in artificial intelligence to drive future revenue. The restructuring reflects broader industry trends where tech companies are adjusting to economic pressures and shifting priorities, following similar actions by other major firms. SAP also revised its 2025 profit outlook due to the costs associated with this transformation.

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