Recruit Restructures: AI Push Triggers Layoffs at Indeed and Glassdoor
Japanese conglomerate Recruit Holdings, the parent company of job search platforms Indeed and Glassdoor, has announced the layoff of approximately 1,300 employees from these two subsidiaries, as the company shifts its focus more aggressively toward artificial intelligence. The move affects around 6% of the workforce in its Human Resources Technology division, Reuters reports.
According to the report, while the layoffs will primarily take place in the United States and impact teams such as Research & Development, Growth, and People & Sustainability, the downsizing will extend across various departments and countries.
Recruit CEO Hisayuki "Dekko" Idekoba stated, “Artificial intelligence is changing the world, and we must adapt to ensure our products continue to offer a better experience for job seekers and employers.”
Additionally, Glassdoor’s operations will be integrated into Indeed. As a result, Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong will step down effective October 1. Indeed’s Chief People and Sustainability Officer, LaFawn Davis, will also resign on September 1 and will be succeeded by Recruit’s Chief Operating Officer Ayano Senaha.
Recruit’s HR technology unit currently employs around 20,000 people. This announcement follows previous job cuts at Indeed, which laid off 1,000 employees in 2024 and nearly 2,200 in 2023.
