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LinkedIn layoffs ignite AI blame debate as co founder calls excuse over job cuts

LinkedIn layoffs ignite AI blame debate as co founder calls excuse over job cuts

LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, announced layoffs across engineering, marketing and other teams, prompting a debate about whether AI is behind job losses. Co founder Reid Hoffman urged people to avoid assuming all tech cuts are AI driven, pointing instead to pandemic era overhiring as a major, often overlooked cause. The company says it will pursue stronger profitability by prioritizing key work and infrastructure investment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Microsoft owned LinkedIn plans layoffs Wednesday cutting about 5 percent workforce

Microsoft owned LinkedIn plans layoffs Wednesday cutting about 5 percent workforce

LinkedIn, the Microsoft owned professional network, is expected to announce layoffs on Wednesday affecting roughly 5% of its workforce. The job cuts are tied to a company reorganization that shifts employees toward growing business areas. LinkedIn’s revenue rose 12% in the last quarter, and the company says the layoffs are not driven by AI replacing jobs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Gurgaon founder says 24 7 availability isn’t value as India debates burnout and work culture

Gurgaon founder says 24 7 availability isn’t value as India debates burnout and work culture

A Gurgaon-based founder’s viral LinkedIn post has ignited a heated debate about India’s long-hours work culture. Nistha Tripathi argues that being reachable around the clock doesn’t equal being valuable, after professionals described burnout, late-night calls, and judgment for logging off on time. The post has quickly become a flashpoint for workplace expectations and boundaries.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
Gen Z job seekers face highest risk of online recruitment scams says LinkedIn

Gen Z job seekers face highest risk of online recruitment scams says LinkedIn

LinkedIn warns that Gen Z job seekers are among the most exposed to online recruitment scams. Despite rising awareness, many young professionals continue to fall for fraudulent job listings and deceptive hiring messages. The platform highlights that scam tactics persist and evolve, leaving early-career candidates especially vulnerable when they act quickly or skip basic verification steps.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
LinkedIn hit with Austria complaint over alleged selling of user data

LinkedIn hit with Austria complaint over alleged selling of user data

A Vienna-based data protection group, NOYB, has filed a complaint in Austria against LinkedIn, alleging the platform sells user data. The complaint was submitted to the Austrian Data Protection Authority on behalf of a user seeking access to his information. The case could intensify scrutiny of how professional networks handle and monetize personal data.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Infosys tops LinkedIn 2026 career growth list as AI reshapes hiring priorities in India

Infosys tops LinkedIn 2026 career growth list as AI reshapes hiring priorities in India

Infosys has been ranked India’s top company for career growth in LinkedIn’s 2026 list, with Accenture and Amazon close behind. The report flags a shift in hiring: employers increasingly want professionals who pair technical skills with communication and problem-solving to work effectively alongside AI. The result is a career path guided as much by human capability as by code.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026

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Bengaluru CA quit after harassment despite 14 hour weekends then built a one crore company

Bengaluru CA quit after harassment despite 14 hour weekends then built a one crore company

Bengaluru chartered accountant Meenal Goel says she worked 14-hour days and weekends, yet faced relentless criticism meant to make her leave. After quitting, she learned the negative feedback was reportedly part of a plan to push her out so someone else could take her role. Her experience later fueled a new venture, which she built into a ₹1 crore company.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
LinkedIn names Daniel Shapero CEO after years rising from employee 300ish to top job

LinkedIn names Daniel Shapero CEO after years rising from employee 300ish to top job

Daniel Shapero has been appointed CEO of LinkedIn, taking over from Ryan Roslansky. Shapero joined the platform in 2008 and most recently served as COO, moving steadily up over more than a decade. The change is also tied to Microsoft’s wider reorganisation, with plans to weave AI more deeply across its products and services.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Piaggio sues ex-employee over LinkedIn post likened to Coldplay CEO kiss cam episode

Piaggio sues ex-employee over LinkedIn post likened to Coldplay CEO kiss cam episode

After Coldplay’s kiss-cam controversy, former Piaggio India employee Dhiraj Tripathi wrote a cryptic LinkedIn post hinting at similar “affairs” in “a top Italian company,” without naming anyone. Piaggio says the post and comments harmed female employees’ morale and has filed a criminal defamation complaint in Delhi’s Saket court.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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