Salesforce to lay off 700 amid industry restructuring

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Salesforce to lay off 700 amid industry restructuring

Salesforce is laying off approximately 700 employees, in a move aimed at streamlining operations and bolstering growth.

The decision, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, underscores tech giants' ongoing efforts to adapt to both the changing macroeconomy and investor expectations. Salesforce's downsizing ef...

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