Salesforce lays off staff in San Francisco after exec talks up offshoring
Briefly

Salesforce has announced layoffs affecting 153 employees in its San Francisco office, as part of a broader workforce reduction impacting a total of 1,000 jobs company-wide. These cuts, laid out in a WARN notice, touch three departments, primarily Technology and Product, Sales and Distribution, and General Administration. This workforce strategy is occurring simultaneously with new hiring initiatives for the company's AI product, Agentforce. The layoffs raise questions about Salesforce's commitment to its San Francisco workforce amidst comments from executives about potentially relocating job functions to more affordable locations internationally.
Salesforce's recent local layoffs highlight a shift in their hiring strategy as they explore cost-effective labor markets outside the U.S.
The company's move to cut 153 positions in San Francisco comes as it seeks to adjust its workforce in a rapidly changing industry.
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