Adidas has reduced its technology workforce in India as part of a broader effort to simplify its operations, with the job cuts reportedly affecting nearly half of the employees at its Gurugram technology hub.
The German sportswear company confirmed the reduction in technology roles in India on Wednesday, September 16, but did not disclose the number of employees affected. Reuters reported that Adidas described the move as part of its wider initiative to simplify operations.
The Gurugram facility has around 700 employees. Multiple reports have estimated that roughly 350 or more people could be affected, although that figure has not been confirmed by Adidas. The roles reportedly include software engineers, data scientists and data engineers.
Employees were informed about the restructuring during a town hall on Tuesday, September 15, according to reports.
Adidas said the decision was difficult and linked the workforce reduction to a change in the way its technology organisation operates. The company has also said it will provide transition support to employees affected by the changes.
The cuts come as large global companies continue to reassess their technology organisations, with automation and artificial intelligence changing the nature of software and data-related work. However, Adidas has not said that AI was the reason for the Gurugram layoffs.
The company's India technology operations form part of its global technology network. Adidas' careers website describes Gurgaon as one of its technology hubs and says employees at the location can pursue opportunities across its global hubs.
Adidas' move also comes at a time when technology teams across industries are being reshaped as companies seek to simplify organisational structures, reduce duplication and get more productivity from technology investments.
The company has not indicated whether the current reduction will be followed by further cuts in India or elsewhere.
The German sportswear company confirmed the reduction in technology roles in India on Wednesday, September 16, but did not disclose the number of employees affected. Reuters reported that Adidas described the move as part of its wider initiative to simplify operations.
The Gurugram facility has around 700 employees. Multiple reports have estimated that roughly 350 or more people could be affected, although that figure has not been confirmed by Adidas. The roles reportedly include software engineers, data scientists and data engineers.
Employees were informed about the restructuring during a town hall on Tuesday, September 15, according to reports.
Adidas said the decision was difficult and linked the workforce reduction to a change in the way its technology organisation operates. The company has also said it will provide transition support to employees affected by the changes.
The cuts come as large global companies continue to reassess their technology organisations, with automation and artificial intelligence changing the nature of software and data-related work. However, Adidas has not said that AI was the reason for the Gurugram layoffs.
The company's India technology operations form part of its global technology network. Adidas' careers website describes Gurgaon as one of its technology hubs and says employees at the location can pursue opportunities across its global hubs.
The latest restructuring therefore affects a technology operation that has been part of Adidas' broader global digital infrastructure, rather than being a reduction across its entire India business.
Adidas' move also comes at a time when technology teams across industries are being reshaped as companies seek to simplify organisational structures, reduce duplication and get more productivity from technology investments.
The company has not indicated whether the current reduction will be followed by further cuts in India or elsewhere.
