AI shift prompts 1,300 layoffs at Indeed, Glassdoor owner

Anabelle Colaco
15 Jul 2025, 06:01 GMT+10

Two of the world’s leading job search platforms, Indeed and Glassdoor, are set to eliminate around 1,300 positions as their parent company pivots further toward artificial intelligence, according to an internal memo
The layoffs affect roughly six percent of the HR technology workforce at Japanese parent firm Recruit Holdings
Most of the cuts are concentrated in the United States and span research and development, growth, and people and sustainability teams, though multiple functions and countries are impacted

AUSTIN/SAN FRANCISCO: Two of the world's leading job search platforms, Indeed and Glassdoor, are set to eliminate around 1,300 positions as their parent company pivots further toward artificial intelligence, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.

The layoffs affect roughly six percent of the HR technology workforce at Japanese parent firm Recruit Holdings. Most of the cuts are concentrated in the United States and span research and development, growth, and people and sustainability teams, though multiple functions and countries are impacted.

While the memo did not cite a single reason for the move, CEO Hisayuki "Deko" Idekoba said, "AI is changing the world, and we must adapt by ensuring our product delivers truly great experiences for job seekers and employers."

The company also confirmed plans to integrate Glassdoor's operations into Indeed, a shift that will lead to executive changes. Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong will step down on October 1. LaFawn Davis, Indeed's chief people and sustainability officer, will leave the company on September 1 and will be succeeded by Ayano Senaha, COO of Recruit.

Recruit, which acquired Indeed in 2012 and Glassdoor in 2018, currently employs 20,000 people across its HR technology unit.

These cuts follow a broader downsizing trend at the company. In 2024, Indeed announced 1,000 job cuts, following a 2,200-person reduction the year before, which represented 15 percent of its workforce.

U.S. firms, including Meta and Microsoft, have also announced layoffs in recent months, citing AI integration and economic headwinds as key factors.