Indeed, Glassdoor to cut 1,300 jobs amid AI integration, memo shows

Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor, will cut approximately 1,300 jobs across the two job platforms as it shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence, as per a memo.

The reductions, accounting for roughly 6% of the HR technology sector’s workforce, primarily occur in the U.S. and involve the research and development, growth, and people and sustainability teams, although they affect all roles and multiple countries, the memo noted.

Although the company did not specify a reason for the job cuts, Recruit CEO Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba mentioned  “AI is changing the world, and we must adapt by ensuring our product delivers truly great experiences for job seekers and employers”.

U.S. firms, such as tech leaders Meta and Microsoft, have revealed layoffs lately to focus on AI investments and to manage declining economic growth. Recruit also mentioned its plan to merge Glassdoor operations with Indeed. Consequently, Glassdoor’s CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong will depart the company, effective October 1. LaFawn Davis, Indeed’s chief people and sustainability officer, will also resign effective September 1 and will be replaced by Ayano Senaha, the chief operating officer of Recruit.

Recruit, which bought Indeed in 2012 and Glassdoor in 2018, now employs 20,000 people in its HR technology division. In 2024, Indeed declared intentions to cut 1,000 jobs. This came after an earlier announcement made a year prior, stating that the company would reduce around 2,200 positions, which accounts for 15% of its workforce.