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Updated on: May 2026
LinkedIn Slashes Jobs Despite Revenue Growth
Layoffs

LinkedIn Slashes Jobs Despite Revenue Growth

May 14, 2026

LinkedIn Promotes Santosh Dsouza to Sr. Dir. Talent Solutions

LinkedIn has promoted Santosh Dsouza to the position of Senior Director Talent Solutions for...

Appointments
Jan 10, 2026
LinkedIn Promotes Santosh Dsouza to Sr. Dir. Talent Solutions

Aon Names Bhavana Chauhan as Regional Industry Leader, APAC

Aon has appointed Bhavana Chauhan as Regional Industry Leader, Asia Pacific Hi-Tech Industry, stre...

Appointments
Jan 10, 2026
Aon Names Bhavana Chauhan as Regional Industry Leader, APAC

OpenAI Announces AI-Powered Jobs Platform to Rival LinkedIn

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced plans to launch a dedicated AI-powered jobs platfo...

Industry
Sep 6, 2025
OpenAI Announces AI-Powered Jobs Platform to Rival LinkedIn
AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025
Hiring

AI Tools Drive 45% Surge in LinkedIn Job Applications in 2025

LinkedIn has reported a dramatic 45% surge with AI in job applications over the past year, with the platform now processing 11,000 applications per minute. This spike is largely attributed to the widespread adoption of AI tools such as ChatGPT, resume bots, and automated job application agents, which have reshaped how candidates engage with the […]

Jul 23, 2025
LinkedIn Reduces Workforce by 200 in Strategic Realignment
Layoffs

LinkedIn Reduces Workforce by 200 in Strategic Realignment

LinkedIn has announced the layoff of approximately 200 employees, which accounts for about one percent of its global workforce. The affected roles are primarily within the engineering and customer support departments. This move is part of broader workforce adjustments aimed at aligning operations with evolving market demands and technological priorities. Strategic Realignment at LinkedIn The […]

Nov 25, 2024
One of the worst mistakes one can make in a professional setting
Industry

One of the worst mistakes one can make in a professional setting

Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Honasa Consumer Pvt Ltd (Mamaearth) shared on LinkedIn one of the worst mistakes one can make in a professional setting. Her post read, “Interrupting others or finishing their sentences yourself. This might sound like a harmless habit, but it has some serious consequences. A book that I […]

Jun 17, 2024
HR Warned an Employee for Social Media and Netflix Use in Duty Hours
Social Media

HR Warned an Employee for Social Media and Netflix Use in Duty Hours

Sumit Mishra, a LinkedIn user, posted on the social media platform claiming that a friend of his received a warning from HR. According to Sumit, his friend Rishika was reprimanded by her HR department for using Instagram during work hours. He shared this incident to highlight the monitoring of employees’ social media usage during work […]

Jun 8, 2024
Infosys, Netflix, LinkedIn founders dismiss Work-life Balance- Alagh
Industry

Infosys, Netflix, LinkedIn founders dismiss Work-life Balance- Alagh

Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh remarked that founders of notable companies like Infosys, Netflix, Reddit, and LinkedIn didn’t adhere to the notion of work-life balance. She emphasized her belief that work-life balance isn’t something stumbled upon but rather crafted. Alagh’s assertion underscores a perspective challenging the traditional notion of equilibrium between professional and personal life, suggesting […]

Apr 25, 2024
A woman who was fired at LinkedIn joined Google, as her video resume went viral
Industry

A woman who was fired at LinkedIn joined Google, as her video resume went viral

Mariana Kobayashi, an account executive who was fired at LinkedIn secured a job at Google, all thanks to a video resume that went viral. Mariana Kobayashi took to LinkedIn to share her journey and how she created the video. “I landed an interview at Google through a video. Here’s step-by-step how that happened.” “The best […]

Feb 13, 2024
88% of professionals in India looking for a new job in 2024
Survey & Report

88% of professionals in India looking for a new job in 2024

The report from LinkedIn which is the world’s largest professional network, has revealed that nearly 88 percent of professionals in India are considering a new job in 2024, an increase of 4% from last year. We look at the reasons for job changes, the desire for a better work-life balance (42 percent) and higher compensation (37 percent) are the […]

Jan 18, 2024
Tech Mahindra employees start #MVInspires & #MomentsWithMV on LinkedIn
Movement

Tech Mahindra employees start #MVInspires & #MomentsWithMV on LinkedIn

According to Financial Express, Tech Mahindra Manish Vyas has departed from the organization after 23 years of association with the company. Manish Vyas, who was once expected to become Tech Mahindra CEO, his sudden resignation has struck an emotional chord with colleagues and former employees of the organization. Tech Mahindra employees have started #MVInspires & […]

Nov 27, 2023
LinkedIn Learning is offering multiple courses; Check details here
Industry

LinkedIn Learning is offering multiple courses; Check details here

An American online learning platform, LinkedIn Learning is offering multiple courses. According to the page, it has in-demand 20,000+ online courses taught by real-world professionals. It said on its page, “Showcase your skills with professional certificates on LinkedIn Learning, featuring courses and assessments developed with leading brands.” “Professional certificates make it easy to complete courses, […]

Nov 11, 2023