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LinkedIn is planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says

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Published Wed, May 13, 2026 · 10:34 PM
    • LinkedIn plans to cut about 5 per cent of staff as it reorganises teams and focuses staff on areas where its business is growing, said a source.
    • LinkedIn plans to cut about 5 per cent of staff as it reorganises teams and focuses staff on areas where its business is growing, said a source. PHOTO: REUTERS

    [SAN FRANCISCO] LinkedIn is preparing to announce layoffs on Wednesday, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a widening of technology sector cuts this year.

    The Microsoft-owned social network plans to cut about 5 per cent of staff as it reorganises teams and focuses staff on areas where its business is growing, said one of the people, on condition of anonymity. REUTERS

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