SAP: 8,000 jobs cut across 1 verified AI-attributed event, 1,100 jobs in planned cuts, 1 AI milestone. Verified from company statements and primary sources.
AI-attributed job cuts
Jan 24, 2024: 8,000 jobs. SAP announced €2B restructuring: 'In 2024, SAP will further increase its focus on key strategic growth areas, in particular Business AI.' Most positions covered by voluntary leave and reskilling.
Planned cuts and hiring freezes
Sep 24, 2025: 1,100 jobs. Shift toward 'Business AI'; automation reducing internal staffing needs. Originally announced up to 10,000 could be affected.
Jul 3, 2026: 0 jobs. Executive board memo freezing most hiring plus halting non-essential travel and cutting supplier spend to free up cash for AI investment; new hiring 'exclusively focused on selected profiles only, mainly core AI roles.' Memo: 'As AI reshapes the future of our industry, we are making significant investments... By balancing where we invest and where we save, we ensure that SAP remains strong, competitive, and well-positioned for the long term.'