LinkedIn to Lay Off 5% of Global Workforce

LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, is reportedly planning to cut 5% of its global staff, joining a series of ongoing layoffs across the tech industry.

13 May, 14:20 — 13 May, 17:50

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Why this matters

These layoffs at LinkedIn reflect a broader trend of workforce reductions across the technology industry, indicating a potential shift in economic conditions or business strategies within the sector. It highlights how even profitable tech giants are adjusting their operations.

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LinkedIn is planning to cut approximately 5% of its global workforce
The layoffs are part of a reorganization effort
LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft

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LinkedIn is preparing to announce layoffs today

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The layoffs are about 5% of staff

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The layoffs are due to team reorganizations and focusing employees

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The layoffs are part of the latest tech-sector layoff trend

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bloombergHigh65d ago

Microsoft’s LinkedIn Is Cutting Jobs in Latest Industry Cull - Bloomberg.com

Microsoft’s LinkedIn Is Cutting Jobs in Latest Industry Cull Bloomberg.com

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The IndependentMostly Factual65d ago

LinkedIn set to layoff 5 percent of staff, report says

The layoffs are not a result of the artificial intelligence boom, according to the report

By Isabel Keane

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irish-independent65d ago

LinkedIn planning to cut 5pc of staff as tech industry layoffs continue

LinkedIn, which employs over 2,000 people in Ireland, is reportedly preparing staff cuts of around 5pc.

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rte-newsMostly Factual65d ago

Linkedin to cut 5% of global staff - reports

LinkedIn is preparing to announce layoffs today, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. The Microsoft-owned social network plans to cut about 5% of staff as it reorganises teams and focuses employees on areas where its business is growing, said a source, on condition of anonymity.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual65d ago