The London-based company said the reduction, which affected 1.3% of its workforce, left it with 97,388 staff at the end of June.

WPP released its half-year update on Thursday where the advertiser has slashed its headcount as part of a new strategic overhaul.

The London-based company said the reduction, which affected 1.3% of its workforce, left it with 97,388 staff at the end of June.