BMW reduce 8000 de posturi

BMW plans to reduce its global workforce by around 8,000 employees as part of a major restructuring initiative. The cuts will primarily affect administrative and development roles, excluding production staff, and will not involve mandatory layoffs. The voluntary departure program is set to begin in October 2026 and conclude by the end of 2027, aiming for annual savings of approximately 1 billion euros starting in 2028. The company faces challenges in the Chinese market and increased competition from local electric vehicle manufacturers, prompting this significant workforce reduction.