Indeed, Glassdoor to Cut 1,300 Jobs Amid AI Shift, Memo Reveals
Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent company of job sites Indeed and Glassdoor, plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 1,300 employees as part of a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence, according to a memo reviewed by Reuters on Thursday. This reduction amounts to around 6% of its HR technology segment staff and primarily affects the U.S. market, targeting roles in research and development, growth, and people and sustainability teams. However, the layoffs will impact multiple functions across several countries.
While the company did not state a specific reason for the job cuts, CEO Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba emphasized the transformative impact of AI, saying, “AI is changing the world, and we must adapt by ensuring our product delivers truly great experiences for job seekers and employers.”
This move aligns with a broader trend among U.S. technology companies, including Meta and Microsoft, which have recently announced workforce reductions to focus on AI initiatives while managing slower economic growth.
In addition, Recruit plans to merge Glassdoor’s operations into Indeed. As part of this restructuring, Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong will step down effective October 1. LaFawn Davis, Indeed’s chief people and sustainability officer, will also leave on September 1, with Ayano Senaha, Recruit’s chief operating officer, succeeding her.
Recruit acquired Indeed in 2012 and Glassdoor in 2018 and currently employs around 20,000 people in its HR technology division. Earlier in 2024, Indeed revealed plans to cut 1,000 positions, following a previous reduction of approximately 2,200 jobs announced a year prior, which represented 15% of its staff.