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REPORTED · NEWSPublished May 15, 2026

LinkedIn Cuts 5% of Staff Amid Restructuring

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EFFECTIVE DATE
May 15, 2026

What we know

Location: Seattle, WA.

Department affected: LinkedIn.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Microsoft Corporation's LinkedIn has announced a layoff affecting 5% of its workforce, which translates to approximately 700 employees. The layoffs are part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and adapting to changing market conditions. The affected positions are primarily located in Seattle, where LinkedIn has a significant presence. This decision reflects broader trends in the tech industry as companies adjust to economic pressures and shifts in demand. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately, impacting various roles within the organization.

LayoffTalk has tracked 53 layoff events at Microsoft Corporation since January 2023, including 4,067 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 39 additional events known from news reporting.

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Microsoft CorporationMSFT
Information Technology · 228,000 employees
53
EVENTS TRACKED
4,067
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED MAY 16, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 27, 2026