Salesforce plans to cut 1,000 jobs while hiring for AI initiatives

Salesforce plans to cut 1,000 jobs while hiring new staff to support its AI initiatives, particularly the Agentforce platform. Laid-off employees can apply for other positions within the company. Specific departments affected by the cuts are not yet known. The company has shifted focus from hiring software developers, as productivity has increased by over 30% due to AI. Fewer support specialists will be needed, but Salesforce aims to expand its sales team to promote AI benefits to customers. In contrast, SAP is also restructuring, affecting up to 10,000 positions, but reported a slight increase in overall staff. SAP is focusing on aligning resources with future business needs, particularly in AI, while reducing personnel in sales and marketing.