LinkedIn is preparing to announce layoffs affecting about 5 per cent of its workforce as the Microsoft owned professional networking platform reorganises teams, even as its revenue rose 12 per cent in the latest quarter, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters.
Cuts Planned as Reorganisation Expands
Reuters reported that LinkedIn was expected to announce the layoffs on Wednesday, in what would mark a further extension of technology sector job cuts this year. One person familiar with the matter said the company planned to reduce about 5 per cent of its staff as it reshapes teams and shifts employees toward areas where the business is growing.
The report says Reuters was not able to determine which teams would be affected. The move appears to be part of a broader internal realignment rather than a reduction tied to a specific division named in the material provided.
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Workforce Scale and Revenue Growth
LinkedIn’s website says the company has more than 17,500 full time employees globally. A cut of about 5 per cent would therefore affect a significant number of staff across the organisation, though the exact distribution was not specified in the screenshots.
The planned layoffs come even as the company’s business showed stronger momentum. According to Microsoft’s securities filings cited in the report, revenue at LinkedIn rose 12 per cent in the just ended quarter from a year earlier, representing an acceleration of growth in 2026. The company, the report notes, generates revenue through recruiting tools and subscriptions.
AI Not Cited as Reason for Job Cuts
One of the people cited by Reuters said the rationale for the layoffs was not that artificial intelligence was replacing jobs at LinkedIn. Instead, the explanation given in the material points to organisational restructuring and a focus on business areas where growth is stronger.
That distinction is notable at a time when layoffs in the technology sector are often viewed through the lens of automation and AI related change. In this case, the information visible in the reports presents the cuts as part of a team reorganisation at a company that is still reporting rising revenue.
About the author – Ayesha Aayat is a law student and contributor covering cybercrime, online frauds, and digital safety concerns. Her writing aims to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats and legal responses.
