San Francisco, 13 May 2026 – Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is planning to cut about 5% of its global workforce, becoming the latest technology company to reduce headcount as the sector continues to rebalance costs, staffing priorities and investment toward faster-growing areas.
LinkedIn has more than 17,500 full-time employees, meaning the planned reduction could affect hundreds of roles. The company is reorganising teams and shifting resources toward areas where its business is growing, according to people familiar with the matter.
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