Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) layoffs continue to be a hot topic with traders today after the company announced a 10% reduction to its workforce.
While that news was announced earlier this week, investors are still debating whether it’s the right move for the cloud-based software company. After all, the move will cost Salesforce between $1.4 billion and $2.1 billion while also closing down multiple offices.
Those arguing for the job cuts see the reduction in spending as a positive. That makes sense, considering the fact that many companies are reducing their cloud usage as they also lay off employees. However, not all people agree.
The Argument Against Salesforce Layoffs
One argument against the job cuts is that Salesforce is already dealing with slowing growth. Reducing the headcount could cause growth to further slow, which might not end well for the company.
On top of that, Salesforce is also dealing with leadership problems. For one, co-CEO Bret Taylor left after one year. Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield also suddenly left the company. These could be signs that headcount reductions may be the least of CRM stock’s worries.
For now, though, investors seem pleased with the layoff plans. CRM stock has rallied over the last few days and is up 2% as of Friday afternoon. Some 3 million shares have changed hands as of this writing, below the daily average of 9 million shares.
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