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LinkedIn Layoffs 2026: LinkedIn is preparing to announce a new round of layoffs on Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters.
The job cuts mark another expansion of workforce reductions across the technology sector this year.
The Microsoft-owned professional networking platform plans to reduce its workforce by about 5%, one source said.
The move is part of an internal restructuring effort aimed at reorganizing teams across the company.
The source said the company is also shifting employees toward business segments that are currently showing stronger growth.
The people familiar with the plans spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made public.
LinkedIn employs more than 17,500 full-time workers worldwide, according to information published on the company’s website.
It was not immediately clear which teams would be affected by the planned layoffs.
The job cuts come despite continued revenue growth at LinkedIn, which generates income through recruiting tools and premium subscription services.
Revenue at the company increased 12% in the most recently completed quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, according to Microsoft securities filings.
That gain marked an acceleration in business growth during 2026.
A person familiar with the matter said the layoffs were not related to artificial intelligence replacing roles at the company.
The source said the reductions were tied instead to broader organizational changes within the business.
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