Salesforce Cuts 1,000 Jobs Amid Ongoing Tech Layoffs: Report

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Tags : Salesforce layoffs, tech job cuts, IT industry layoffs, workforce reduction, tech sector job losses, employment trends, economic downturn | Published at : 12 Feb 2025 01:40 AM | Author : Gaurav Singh (gauravsinghigc)

Salesforce has reportedly laid off 1,000 employees as part of ongoing tech industry job cuts. The move reflects a broader trend of workforce reductions across major tech firms striving to cut costs and improve efficiency.

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🚀 Salesforce Layoffs: Over 1,000 Employees Affected Amid AI Hiring Plans

Salesforce has announced a major workforce reduction, affecting over 1,000 employees, while simultaneously hiring for its AI-driven sales team. This move is part of the company’s ongoing artificial intelligence expansion, according to Bloomberg News.

🔄 Employees Can Apply for Internal Roles

Despite the job cuts, affected workers can seek internal job opportunities within Salesforce. However, it remains unclear which departments are primarily impacted.

📊 Salesforce Workforce Insights

👥 As of January 2024, Salesforce had nearly 73,000 employees.
📉 The company laid off 700 employees in January 2024 and another 300 in July.

🧠 AI’s Impact on Hiring: CEO Marc Benioff Speaks Out

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has confirmed that no new engineering hires will be made this year, citing productivity gains through AI. He emphasized that the company’s flagship AI product, Agentforce, is the primary focus for 2025.

💼 Microsoft & Amazon Also Announce Job Cuts

Microsoft has initiated performance-based terminations, with employees losing their jobs immediately and receiving no severance packages. This shift reflects the company’s focus on increasing workforce efficiency.

Meanwhile, Amazon has laid off employees from its communications unit as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative. The tech giant continues to optimize operations to maintain profitability.

📉 Tech Industry Layoffs: A Changing Trend

🔍 Tech firms are increasingly relying on AI automation to reduce workforce costs.
📉 Job cuts in Salesforce, Microsoft, and Amazon highlight a shift in hiring strategies.
💡 Companies are prioritizing AI and efficiency over large workforces.

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