# LinkedIn is laying off employees, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider.

*business · news · 2026-05-13 · Business Insider*

## Key points

- LinkedIn is laying off employees across Global Business Organization, marketing, engineering, and product teams.
- Affected employees receive notification via calendar invite within an hour of the memo being sent.
- The company will reduce investments in marketing campaigns, vendor spend, customer events, and unused office space.
- LinkedIn has not disclosed the exact number of employees impacted by these layoffs.

**Companies:** LinkedIn, Microsoft
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/read-the-internal-memo-from-linkedins-ceo-on-layoffs-2026-5)

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