New ways to grow, prove, and stay informed on LinkedIn

This month, it’s all about proof, progress, and possibility. From verified language scores that add credibility to your profile, to a playlist-powered Premium experience designed to fuel your focus—LinkedIn is helping professionals show what they know, grow their skills, and stay ahead. We’re also looking at the rise of green jobs and what it means for the future of work, plus a new way to stay connected to your network in real time with the LinkedIn widget. Whether you’re building your career, your credibility, or your community, here’s what’s new and worth knowing.

LinkedIn + Duolingo: Bringing credible language proof to your profile

In a market where anyone can say they have skills, only some can document them. LinkedIn and Duolingo are partnering to let members add a verified Duolingo Score to their profiles. Instead of buzzwords or inflated claims, the score provides a measurable signal of language ability and language skills are career skills.

By bringing credible language scores onto LinkedIn profiles, the partnership gives job seekers a proof point that can strengthen professional identity and help them stand out to recruiters and hiring managers. In a sea of résumés, the profiles that rise are the ones that show the work not the ones that stretch the truth.

Fuel your growth with LinkedIn and Spotify Premium

Your professional growth deserves the right rhythm. With LinkedIn Premium, you can take the next step in your career with confidence—connecting with the people, insights, and opportunities that matter most.

Now, there’s even more to inspire you. For a limited time, enjoy three free months of Spotify Premium with your LinkedIn Premium subscription. Stream ad-free music, listen offline, and explore curated playlists designed to keep you focused and motivated—from your first meeting to your final email of the day.

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Green hiring is on the rise, but there’s a skills gap

The green workforce is growing in 2025, but not nearly fast enough to keep up with demand. Global green hiring is increasing at twice the pace of skills growth in the workforce (8% vs. 4% year over year) for a second consecutive year.

In this tight labor market, professionals with green skills have a clear advantage. They are being hired into roles at a rate 47% higher than the general workforce, as leaders prioritize adaptability, resilience and the ability to drive sustainable growth.

Green capabilities are no longer niche or “nice to have”, they are becoming core business skills. Half of all green talent hired this year is moving into roles that have not historically required green expertise, signaling a fundamental shift in how companies think about value creation and competitiveness.

LinkedIn’s MD EMEA & LATM Sue Duke sat down yesterday with European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth Wopke Hoekstra for a conversation on how investing in green skills can power clean economic growth. Watch the discussion to hear key insights on how leaders and workers can stay ahead in the race for green talent.

Stay informed, instantly: Meet the LinkedIn widget

Millions of professionals use the LinkedIn widget to stay informed and connected, wherever their day takes them. At LinkedIn, we’re always thinking about how to make it easier for professionals to stay up to date, whether you’re exploring new opportunities or catching up between meetings. The LinkedIn content widget is a simple yet powerful feature that brings personalized updates from your network and industry straight to your home screen, refreshing each time you tap.

Think of it this way: the LinkedIn app is where you go to dive deep, while the widget is designed for those in-between moments—grabbing coffee, walking to your next meeting, or waiting for a call to start. It gives you a quick snapshot of what’s happening in your professional world, helping you stay informed without missing a beat.

The widget is available on both Android and iOS, with more updates on the way such as career insights and new opportunities.

If you haven’t tried it yet, join millions of professionals who’ve made the LinkedIn widget part of their everyday flow.

Tap this link on your phone to directly add the widget, or follow the quick steps below.

• Android: Long-press the LinkedIn app on your home screen → select “Widget”
• iOS: Long-press an empty area on your home screen until the icons jiggle → tap “+” in the top-left corner → search for LinkedIn → select the widget

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