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Salesforce Lays Off Hundreds Amid Controversial Remarks by CEO

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 72,682 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: San Francisco, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Salesforce, Inc. has reportedly laid off approximately 300 employees as part of a recent workforce reduction. This decision comes amid a backdrop of controversial remarks made by CEO Marc Benioff regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where companies are adjusting their workforces in response to economic pressures. The affected employees were primarily based in San Francisco, California, highlighting the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs. This move reflects the challenges Salesforce faces in a competitive market, as it seeks to maintain its growth trajectory.

Salesforce, Inc. cut 300 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.4% of the 72,682 people Salesforce, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at Salesforce, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 6,678 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Salesforce, Inc. cut 300 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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