AI & Jobs LinkedIn, May 13 (Reuters Scoop): Roslansky Cuts ~875 People (5%) Despite +12% Revenue, Closes the Graz Office — and a Source Volunteers That AI Is 「Not Behind」 the Decision, the First May-2026 Layoff That Refuses the Cohort Script
LinkedIn is cutting ~5% of its 17,500-person workforce — about 875 roles in engineering, product and marketing, plus its Graz, Austria office. The CEO's memo blames 「shifts in customer behavior and slower revenue growth」 and a 「flatter organisational structure.」 Revenue grew 12% last quarter. A Reuters source went out of their way to say AI is not the reason. Microsoft owns LinkedIn.