LinkedIn Reportedly Plans to Lay off 5% of Its Employees

LinkedIn is reportedly planning to lay off around 5% of its global workforce, adding another major name to the ongoing wave of tech-sector layoffs. Notably, this comes shortly after LinkedIn’s leadership transition, with former CEO Ryan Roslansky now leading Microsoft Teams.

LinkedIn restructures as industry pressure builds

The news comes via Reuters, which reports that LinkedIn will start notifying employees about the cuts soon. As reported, the latest move is part of an internal reshuffle rather than a direct response to AI replacing jobs, despite growing industry speculation.

LinkedIn currently employs more than 17,500 people worldwide, which means the layoffs could impact hundreds of roles across different teams. As of now, it’s unclear which divisions will be affected. That said, the restructuring is reportedly aimed at aligning resources with areas showing stronger growth momentum.

It’s highly likely that this isn’t a performance-driven cut. Microsoft recently revealed that LinkedIn’s revenue reportedly jumped 12% in its latest quarter. Although AI is reshaping workflows across Silicon Valley, Reuters sources indicate that LinkedIn’s decision to lay off employees isn’t linked to AI replacing roles.

All that said, LinkedIn isn’t the first company to make such a move. This year alone, Meta, Snap, and even Amazon have announced mass layoffs across different departments within their organizations. Now that LinkedIn’s layoffs plan is out in the wild, it’s possible that an official announcement might come sooner rather than later. If we hear anything from the company, we’ll update this article.