Adidas has said that less than 20% of employees at its India Technology organisation have been affected by layoffs at its Gurugram Tech Hub.
The layoffs were announced to employees during a town hall on September 15, according to media reports.
“As part of our ongoing efforts to align our operating model with the evolving needs of the business, we have made the difficult decision to reduce a number of roles within our Technology organization in India. These changes are intended to simplify parts of our organization, strengthen critical capabilities, and position adidas for long-term success in a rapidly evolving business and technology environment," said the company in a statement.
"The impact of these changes is less than 20% of our India Technology organization. We continue to invest in strategic capabilities and have several open roles across the organisation. Affected employees are encouraged to explore these opportunities as we build the skills and expertise needed for the future.”
Employees were divided into two groups
The affected employees were divided into two groups, according to the report. One group received exit letters on September 15, while the second group has been asked to continue until December 15.
Employees in the second group are expected to complete handovers to colleagues at other technology hubs while looking for other roles within Adidas. Those who do not secure another role by December 15 have reportedly been told that it will be their last working day.
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The details of the severance package, notice pay or redeployment support being offered to affected employees could not be confirmed.
Adidas' Gurgaon office houses its local marketing organisation and one of its Global Engineering Tech Hubs. The company has expanded its broader operations in India in recent years, including opening a Global Business Services centre in Chennai in 2024.
