Indeed and Glassdoor Cut 1,300 Jobs as Parent Firm Bets Bigger on AI
Indeed and Glassdoor are trimming about 1,300 positions worldwide after parent company Recruit Holdings told employees that “AI is changing the world, and we must adapt.” The cuts, which land mostly in U.S. R&D, growth, and people-ops teams, mark the HR-tech unit’s largest single reduction since 2,200 jobs were axed in 2023.
The shake-up accompanies a structural overhaul: Glassdoor’s operations will be fully absorbed into Indeed by October 1, prompting the departure of Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong and Indeed culture chief LaFawn Davis. Recruit COO Ayano Senaha will step in to steer the combined platform, which serves more than 350 million monthly visitors.
Management says the savings will bankroll accelerated rollout of AI matching and résumé-scoring features designed to cut time-to-hire for employers and deliver “radically better” job recommendations for seekers. Analysts note the move mirrors wider tech-sector trends as companies prioritize machine-learning investments over headcount in a softer hiring market.
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