Vodafone to cut 2,300 jobs in Germany, invests in artificial intelligence

The company intends to cut or relocate these positions over the next two years, according to Marcel de Groot, head of Vodafone’s German operations, who informed employees of the changes today.

The specific departments affected by the job cuts remain unclear, according to Vodafone’s German headquarters in Düsseldorf.

Further details of the cost-cutting measures are expected to be revealed in January.

According to information from WDR, Vodafone aims to avoid involuntary layoffs.

The company plans to leverage artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and offset the job reductions. Toni Wolf, chairman of the general works council, stated that employees were initially informed of the plans this morning via a conference call.

“Our market is changing fundamentally and at a speed we have not yet experienced,” de Groot stated. He emphasized that competition is intensifying and that past successes do not guarantee future success.

De Groot highlighted Vodafone’s achievements over the past two years, including stabilizing its business, regaining momentum in the business customer sector, and improving its products, networks, and services.