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LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Updated May 14

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LinkedIn, a Microsoft-owned company, is reportedly planning to reduce its global workforce by approximately 5% as part of a team reorganization. These layoffs are occurring despite the company's recent revenue growth, and LinkedIn has clarified that artificial intelligence is not the cause for these specific job cuts.

What We Know — Key Points

  • LinkedIn plans to cut about 5 per cent of its global workforce as part of a team reorganization.
  • The planned layoffs are occurring despite LinkedIn's recent revenue growth.
  • LinkedIn has stated that artificial intelligence is not the reason for these specific job cuts.

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    LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, is reportedly planning to cut approximately 5% of its global workforce as part of a team reorganization, despite recent revenue growth. These layoffs contribute to a broader trend of job reductions across the technology sector, though LinkedIn states AI is not the reason for these specific cuts.

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