LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional networking platform, is undergoing a major workforce restructuring that will result in a 5% reduction of its global staff.
The decision is expected to impact around 900 employees across regions including Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as Asia-Pacific (APAC). According to an internal memo from LinkedIn CEO Daniel Shapero, the layoffs will affect teams across engineering, marketing, and other key functions.
Shapero noted that the company is realigning its operations to focus on its “highest priorities” while reducing investments in select areas to enhance efficiency and support long-term growth. As part of this shift, LinkedIn plans to adopt a more “agile team” structure to streamline its operations.
The company currently employs around 17,500 people worldwide, meaning the 5% cut translates to nearly 900 roles being eliminated across multiple departments and locations.
Alongside the workforce reduction, LinkedIn is also reportedly scaling back spending in several areas, including marketing campaigns, vendor partnerships, customer events, and underutilised office spaces. The move is part of a broader effort to improve cost efficiency and reallocate resources toward high-impact initiatives.
In his message, Shapero expressed appreciation for the contributions of affected employees, stating that their work has helped shape LinkedIn’s culture and platform. He also acknowledged the lasting impact they have made on the company’s global community of members, customers, and colleagues.
LinkedIn now joins a growing list of major technology firms implementing layoffs and restructuring measures. Companies such as Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, and others have also announced workforce reductions this year as part of broader cost-cutting and strategic realignment efforts.
Previously, Microsoft had also offered temporary exit options to employees, reflecting a wider trend of restructuring across the global tech industry. Meanwhile, Cisco recently announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs as part of its shift toward expanding artificial intelligence initiatives.
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