# Microsoft subsidiary reportedly plans to reorganise teams and focus personnel on areas where its business is growing.

*business · news · 2026-05-13 · Independent.ie*

## Key points

- LinkedIn's reported 5% layoffs figure was described as incorrect by a company source.
- LinkedIn's layoffs are not related to AI replacing jobs, contrary to industry trends.
- LinkedIn is reorganizing teams to focus staff on faster-growing business areas.
- Exact details regarding the number or impact of job cuts in Ireland remain undisclosed.

**Companies:** Microsoft, LinkedIn, Activision Blizzard King
**Countries:** Ireland, United States

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