The French group Capgemini has announced it is considering cutting several thousand jobs in France as part of a major transformation project. Up to 2,400 positions could be affected, representing approximately 7% of its national workforce, amid a slowdown in activity in certain markets and rapidly evolving client needs.
The company explains that it must adapt its organization to a situation marked by moderate growth and the acceleration of technological changes. The rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data-related activities requires, according to management, a redefinition of skills and operational priorities in France.
Internal retraining and voluntary departures are at the heart of the system
Capgemini states that it prioritizes non-coercive solutions, offering affected employees retraining programs towards roles deemed strategic for the group's future. In parallel, a collective voluntary redundancy scheme could be made available to employees wishing to leave the company voluntarily.
The project must now be submitted to employee representatives and will be subject to negotiations with trade unions to define the support arrangements. This announcement comes as Capgemini reports moderate revenue growth but notes a significant slowdown in its activities in France and more broadly in Europe, particularly in the industrial sectors.
