How many people has LinkedIn laid off?

LinkedIn has laid off a total of 1,384 employees across 2 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in May 2023 and the most recent was in October 2023.

Is LinkedIn still hiring?

While LinkedIn has conducted layoffs, many large companies continue to hire in certain divisions even during restructuring periods. We recommend checking the LinkedIn careers page directly and browsing our job board for current openings.

What should I do if I was laid off from LinkedIn?

File for unemployment benefits immediately, review your severance agreement, and update your resume. Use our free Resume Builder to create an ATS-optimized resume, check market rates with our Salary Calculator, and explore open positions on our job board. Networking with former colleagues is also valuable — many find new roles through referrals within 3-6 months.

LinkedIn Layoffs

LinkedIn has laid off 1,384 employees across 2 rounds since 2023.

1,384

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Oct 2023

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

October 16, 2023

668 employees

LinkedIn executed a second round of layoffs in 2023, cutting 668 engineering and support roles.

May 8, 2023

716 employees(3.6% of workforce)

LinkedIn cut 716 jobs and discontinued its InCareer app in China amid a slowing hiring market.

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LinkedIn Layoffs

LinkedIn has laid off 1,384 employees across 2 rounds since 2023.

1,384

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Oct 2023

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

October 16, 2023

668 employees

LinkedIn executed a second round of layoffs in 2023, cutting 668 engineering and support roles.

May 8, 2023

716 employees(3.6% of workforce)

LinkedIn cut 716 jobs and discontinued its InCareer app in China amid a slowing hiring market.

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Update Your Resume

Free ATS-optimized resume builder

Check Market Rates

Know your worth before negotiating

Browse Open Jobs

Thousands of active listings

LinkedIn Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches

LinkedIn Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches