Glassdoor to Cut 1,300 Jobs Amid AI Integration and Reorganization

Recruit Holdings, the parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor, plans to cut around 1,300 jobs, or 6% of the HR technology segment workforce, amid a focus shift toward AI. The cuts will span all functions and several countries, with most in the US and within the research and development, growth, and people and sustainability teams. The company will integrate Glassdoor operations into Indeed, and Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong will leave the company effective October 1.

Recruit Holdings, the parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor, has announced plans to cut around 1,300 jobs, representing approximately 6% of its HR technology segment workforce. The cuts are part of a broader restructuring aimed at shifting the company's focus toward artificial intelligence (AI). The majority of the layoffs will impact U.S.-based roles in research, development, and people and sustainability teams [1].

In an internal memo to employees, Recruit Holdings CEO Hisayuki "Deko" Idekoba stated that the company must adapt to the changing world of AI. "AI is changing the world, and we must adapt by ensuring our product delivers truly great experiences for job seekers and employers," Idekoba wrote [1]. The memo also noted that the company would integrate Glassdoor operations into Indeed, aiming to create a simpler hiring experience for both job seekers and employers.

As part of the restructuring, Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong will leave the company effective October 1. LaFawn Davis, Chief People & Sustainability Officer of Indeed, will also step down in September and will be succeeded by Ayano Senaha, the current Chief Operating Officer of Recruit Holdings [2].

This is not the first time Indeed has undergone layoffs. In 2024, the company cut around 1,000 jobs, and in 2023, it announced plans to eliminate about 2,200 positions [3]. The latest round of layoffs is expected to primarily affect U.S. roles in R&D, human resources, and sustainability.

Recruit Holdings has been a proponent of AI in job searching and hiring. "Hiring is still too slow and too hard, and we’re using AI to make it simpler and more personal — for both job seekers and employers," Idekoba said when taking over as CEO of Indeed last month [4].

The integration of Glassdoor into Indeed is expected to streamline operations and provide a unified platform for job seekers and employers. However, the layoffs are likely to have an impact on the company's workforce and may affect morale.

References:
[1] https://www.aol.com/job-seeking-platforms-indeed-glassdoor-231521250.html
[2] https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/indeed-glassdoor-cut-1300-jobs-amid-ai-integration-memo-shows-2025-07-10/
[3] https://sg.news.yahoo.com/indeed-glassdoor-cutting-more-1-190128530.html
[4] https://www.geekwire.com/2025/job-search-giant-indeed-lays-off-92-workers-from-seattle-office-plans-integration-with-glassdoor/