Salesforce to Cut 1,000 Jobs While Expanding AI Sales Team

The company is reducing its workforce but plans to hire 2,000 salespeople to promote its artificial intelligence products.

Salesforce is reportedly laying off over 1,000 employees as its latest fiscal year begins, though specific divisions affected have not been disclosed.
The company is simultaneously hiring 2,000 salespeople to support the growth of its AI-powered product line, including its 'Agentforce' platform.
Displaced employees will have the opportunity to apply for other roles within the company.
The move reflects Salesforce's focus on maintaining profit margins while scaling its AI initiatives, following pressure from activist investors in 2023.
This marks the latest in a series of layoffs by major tech companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, as the industry adjusts to economic pressures.