Salesforce Cuts Jobs

Salesforce 裁員


Introduction

Salesforce is removing many workers because AI is changing the market.

由於 AI 正在改變市場,Salesforce 正在裁減許多員工。

Main Body

The company cut 86 jobs in California. These people worked in AI and marketing. This happened because AI agents might replace old software. The company stock price fell by 30% this year.

該公司在加州裁減了 86 個職位。這些員工任職於 AI 與行銷部門。這是因為 AI 代理可能會取代舊有的軟體。該公司股價今年下跌了 30%。

Salesforce is making new AI tools. One tool is called Agentforce. Some people say it does not work well, but it made over 1 billion dollars.

Salesforce 正在開發新的 AI 工具。其中一款工具名為 Agentforce。雖然有些人認為其效果不佳,但已創造超過 10 億美元的收入。

Salesforce gives money to workers who lose their jobs. Directors get 13 weeks of pay. Other managers get 9 weeks. Older workers get more money and health insurance. This is better than other companies like Oracle.

Salesforce 為失業員工提供補償金。總監級別可獲得 13 週薪資。其他經理則獲得 9 週。資深員工可獲得更多補償金與醫療保險。這比 Oracle 等其他公司更優渥。

Conclusion

Salesforce is changing its staff and products to stay strong in the AI world.

Salesforce 正在調整其員工與產品,以在 AI 時代保持強勢地位。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 Word Swap: Making Things Simple

In this text, we see words that describe amount or group size. For A2, you need to know how to move from a general idea to a specific number.

The Pattern: General Idea \rightarrow Specific Number

  • Many workers \rightarrow 86 jobs
  • Money \rightarrow 1 billion dollars
  • Pay \rightarrow 13 weeks

🛠️ Grammar Tool: The "Who" Connector

Look at this sentence: "Salesforce gives money to workers who lose their jobs."

When you want to describe a group of people, use who to add more information. It acts like a bridge.

Try this logic:

  • Person \rightarrow who \rightarrow Action
  • Managers \rightarrow who \rightarrow get 9 weeks
  • Students \rightarrow who \rightarrow study English

📉 Quick Vocab: Up vs. Down

  • Cut / Fell \rightarrow These words mean things are going down (lower price, fewer people).
  • Stay strong / Make money \rightarrow These words mean things are staying high or going up.

Vocabulary Learning

removing (v.)
Taking away or getting rid of someone or something
Example:The company is removing old furniture from the office.
market (n.)
The area or system where things are bought and sold
Example:There is a big market for smartphones today.
replace (v.)
To put a new thing in the place of an old thing
Example:I need to replace my old phone with a new one.
software (n.)
The programs and operating information used by a computer
Example:I installed new software on my laptop.
stock price (n.)
The amount of money one share of a company costs
Example:The stock price of the company went up yesterday.
insurance (n.)
An agreement where a company pays for loss or damage
Example:Health insurance helps you pay for the doctor.
staff (n.)
The group of people who work for an organization
Example:The hotel staff are very friendly.
Practice A2 words in a crossword