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LinkedIn Lays Off 5% Of Its Staff As Cuts In Tech Industry Continue

LinkedIn is firing 5% of its staff as cuts in the tech sector continue. (Credit: AFP)

LinkedIn is laying off 5% of its staff as cuts in the tech industry continue. The social network, which is a part of Microsoft, has 17,500 employees, according to its website. It has operated mostly in an independent manner.

CEO Daniel Shapero said the move is part of a plan to drive more impact to users.

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