LinkedIn is restructuring its operations amid layoffs, according to an internal memo from Hari Srinivasan. The company aims to create more agile teams and focus investments.
LinkedIn announced layoffs along with operational changes in a recent internal memo from CEO Daniel Shapero. Chief Product Officer Hari Srinivasan provided additional details on the company's restructuring efforts in another email. According to Srinivasan, LinkedIn is planning three shifts across its product organizations to enhance agility and efficiency.
"Our fastest moving teams are focused, have fewer layers, and leverage AI to move quickly," Srinivasan wrote. "The changes we're making across our Product orgs are based on creating more agile teams in this model."
LinkedIn's parent company, Microsoft, has also been implementing similar organizational changes. CFO Amy Hood highlighted increased pace and tighter accountability within teams at Microsoft.
As part of its strategy to accelerate team performance, LinkedIn is centralizing user experience design resources. This move aims to enable product teams to handle routine tasks while expert researchers focus on complex projects. Additionally, the company plans to shift from producing large-scale original content in-house to a model where instructors can monetize their teaching directly on LinkedIn.
"This change allows us to provide learners with timely and diverse content across multiple formats," Srinivasan explained. "It also enables our in-house team to focus on high-impact learning experiences, while leveraging the expertise of external creators."
The memo further states that as part of this transition, LinkedIn will be closing its physical office in Graz, Austria.
Those directly impacted or proposed for impact in Europe and Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific & Other Markets (APAC) regions will receive a calendar invitation titled "Attendance Required: Product Organizational Updates." Meetings are scheduled to begin today, May 13, followed by APAC on Thursday, May 14.
The company expressed gratitude towards those leaving the organization. CEO Daniel Shapero acknowledged their contributions and commitment to building impactful products.
"Those directly impacted or proposed for impact in EMEA & APAC consultative countries will receive a calendar invitation within the next hour titled 'Attendance Required: Product Organizational Updates,' with meetings starting today, May 13 for EMEA and NAMER, followed by APAC on Thursday, May 14 local time," Srinivasan wrote.
LinkedIn's restructuring efforts reflect broader industry trends aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and innovation.
