Reported to be weighing cutsWednesday 13th May 2026One major outlet so far
Microsoft reported to be weighing job cuts
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LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff, according to Reuters source.
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- 13th May
Reuters Major outlet
LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff, according to Reuters source.
- 13th May
Seattle Times Trade press
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn cut hundreds of roles, according to reports.
- 13th May
Moneycontrol Trade press
LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, is preparing layoffs affecting approximately 5% of its workforce.
Microsoft now
Cutting Confirmed by the company or a formal notice (such as a US WARN notice)
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Other announcements at Microsoft
- 5th Nov62jobs, not yet confirmed
- 22nd Sep268jobs cut
- 7th Jul60jobs, not yet confirmed
- 6th Jul4,800jobs cut
- 6th Jul605jobs, part of a round already counted
- 30th JunNo figure
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Other announcements in May 2026 in the same sector or the same place.
- 13th May4,000jobs cut
- 22nd May2,212jobs cut
- 22nd May1,395jobs cut
- 7th May1,100jobs cut
- 20th May417jobs cut
- 20th May389jobs cut
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