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Cuts announcedWednesday 13th May 2026One major outlet so far

Microsoft to cut 78 jobs

MicrosoftCuttingTechnologyUS

78jobs cut, counted
3reports · 3 outlets, 1 major
Major outletBest source

LinkedIn, a Microsoft subsidiary, put 78 jobs at risk at its Irish operation.

The sources, oldest first

  1. 13th May

    Business Insider Trade press

    LinkedIn CEO issued internal memo announcing layoffs and scaling back investments.

  2. 14th May

    RTÉ Major outletRe-read, held

    LinkedIn, a Microsoft subsidiary, put 78 jobs at risk at its Irish operation.

  3. 14th May

    Silicon Republic Trade press

    LinkedIn announced layoffs affecting 78 jobs in Ireland.

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