Mercedes-Benz implements a plan to lay off 30,000 employees, with departing personnel eligible for compensation of up to 500,000 euros

According to reports, Mercedes-Benz is recently implementing its largest layoff plan in history. So far, about 4,000 employees have accepted severance packages and left, with senior management receiving compensation of up to €500,000. The compensation amount is designed with a gradient structure, directly linked to job level and years of service, and includes an "acceleration bonus" to incentivize employees to make decisions early. An insider at Mercedes confirmed the authenticity of the layoffs to Yicai Global, stating that the layoffs are based on the principle of mutual consent, with some employees voluntarily leaving after receiving substantial packages in October. As early as March this year, there were reports that Mercedes management would send a letter to all employees in April, encouraging voluntary departures. The severance package primarily targets employees in engineering, administration, and IT. This severance package was launched in April, and relevant employees can apply before March 2026. At that time, Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius expressed hope that this generous severance compensation would encourage about 30,000 employees to leave voluntarily. The company aims to save approximately €5 billion annually by 2027 through outsourcing decisions, not filling vacant positions, and severance packages