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Tech giants on board to bust online scams: UK govt
Nov 30, 2023The UK government announced on Thursday that eleven multinational computer corporations have promised to take more action against the problem of online scammers, marketing the commitment as a first for the world. The following companies have... -
700 employees lose jobs at LinkedIn
May 11, 2023LinkedIn is the latest digital company to lay off workers, cutting 716 positions out of a 20,000-person workforce. According to the BBC, the social media network aimed at business professionals will also phase down its local... -
Microsoft and LinkedIn launch program to help 10 million people learn digital skills needed for the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy globally
Dec 9, 2022Microsoft and LinkedIn announced the next step in the Skills for Jobs program, providing free access to 350 courses and six new Career Essentials Certificates for six of the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy.... -
LinkedIn to give employees one week off for well-being
Apr 4, 2021Professional social network LinkedIn is giving nearly all of its 15,900 full-time workers next week off as it seeks to avoid burnout and allow its employees to recharge, the company told reporters on Friday. The Microsoft-owned... -
LinkedIn to lay off 960 jobs
Jul 21, 2020LinkedIn said today, it would lay off around 960 jobs, or 6% of its manpower worldwide, since the COVID-19 pandemic is having a sustained impact on demand for its recruitment products. California-based LinkedIn helps employers assess... -
Microsoft reported a rise in profits showing gains in cloud computing as it absorbed LinkedIn
Jan 27, 2017News Hour: Microsoft on Thursday reported a rise in profits over the past quarter, showing gains in cloud computing and other new areas of focus as it absorbed the LinkedIn social network. The US tech giant... -
Microsoft won EU antitrust approval for its $26 billion bid for LinkedIn
Dec 6, 2016News Hour: Microsoft won EU antitrust approval on Tuesday for its $26 billion bid for professional social network LinkedIn, its largest ever acquisition, after agreeing to a series of modest concessions. The deal, which has already... -
Microsoft is set to gain EU approval for its $26 billion buy of LinkedIn
Nov 23, 2016News Hour: Microsoft is set to gain EU approval for its $26 billion buy of professional social network LinkedIn with tweaks to concessions aimed at addressing competition concerns, three people close to the matter said on... -
LinkedIn launched “Lite” version of its website for mobile browsing in India
Sep 12, 2016News Hour: LinkedIn Corp, the operator of the world’s largest online business networking service, has launched in India a “Lite” version of its website for mobile browsing. The company, which is being acquired by Microsoft Corp,...
