Thought Leadership
Cost-Cutting Drive
BMW plans to eliminate around 20 percent of its top management positions by mid-2027, explicitly citing artificial intelligence as one of the tools enabling the cuts.
Software Development
Gartner predicts that by 2029, around 60 percent of organizations will rely on significantly smaller software development teams. Today, that figure stands at just 15 percent.
Talent acquisition software
The Walldorf-based software group SAP wants to buy the recruiting specialist SmartRecruiters and thus expand its SuccessFactors suite. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025.
After CEO resignation
After the Kiss cam debacle at a Coldplay concert, the two managers of a software company who were caught have now had to give up their jobs.
With social behavior assessment
The software group SAP has begun implementing its controversial employee evaluation system. The new procedure, which covers both performance and behavioral aspects, has met with considerable resistance – but will nevertheless be introduced as planned.
High severance payments
Mercedes-Benz is digging deep into its pockets to implement its cost-cutting program. Up to 500,000 euros in severance pay is possible for long-serving managers.
Definition, tasks and salary
Cyber attacks, data theft and physical threats affect companies on a daily basis. That’s why the role of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) is more important than ever. But what exactly is behind this title?
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