LinkedIn started as a contact network but switched to becoming a hiring service. However, it does not lead in hiring, networking, or media. After Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for $26 billion in 2016, LinkedIn faced issues with conflicts of interest, easy headhunting of employees, and damage to businesses from competitors advertising. The document proposes that LinkedIn transition to becoming a global connected database across HR, networking, media, and other areas rather than just a single website.
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