Enterprise resource planning software company Workday Inc. is laying off around 1,760 employees, approximately 8.5% of its workforce.
The layoffs are part of the company's plan to focus on growth and invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and platform innovation.
CEO Carl Eschenbach stated that the increasing demand for AI presents a massive opportunity for Workday, which requires aligning resources with evolving customer needs.
Workday is offering affected employees severance packages, additional vesting of restricted stock units, career services, and benefits and immigration support.