BMW’s internal human resources portal faced an IT disruption on the launch day of its voluntary severance program. Approximately 40,000 eligible employees received access to personalized offers and attempted to view them at the same time. The high volume temporarily overwhelmed the system, according to reports citing German media. A company spokesperson said employees were very curious after the notifications were sent and usage rose sharply. The program forms part of a cost-reduction plan announced in June. BMW aims to eliminate around 8,000 positions in Germany by the end of 2027, excluding direct production staff. It also plans to cut departments and associated management roles by 20% by mid-2027. Employees can review individual offers before deciding whether to leave. The company continues investment in new vehicles and technologies, including its Neue Klasse electric platform, while considering the future of some less profitable models.
BMW’s internal human resources portal faced an IT disruption on the launch day of its voluntary severance program. Approximately 40,000 eligible employees received access to personalized offers and attempted to view them at the same time. The high volume temporarily overwhelmed the system, according to reports citing German media. A company spokesperson said employees were very curious after the notifications were sent and usage rose sharply. The program forms part of a cost-reduction plan announced in June. BMW aims to eliminate around 8,000 positions in Germany by the end of 2027, excluding direct production staff. It also plans to cut departments and associated management roles by 20% by mid-2027. Employees can review individual offers before deciding whether to leave. The company continues investment in new vehicles and technologies, including its Neue Klasse electric platform, while considering the future of some less profitable models.