Indeed and Glassdoor to Axe 1,300 Jobs as AI Drives Consolidation
The layoffs will impact U.S.-based roles in research, development, growth, people operations, and sustainability teams.

Job platform giants Indeed and Glassdoor, owned by Tokyo-based Recruit Holdings, are cutting around 1,300 jobs—roughly 6% of their HR tech workforce—as part of a strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence and operational streamlining, according to a memo reviewed by Reuters.
CEO Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba emphasised the need to “adapt” as “AI is changing the world,” adding that the restructuring will “ensure our product delivers truly great experiences for job seekers and employers.”
The layoffs will impact U.S.-based roles in research, development, growth, people operations, and sustainability teams.
Concurrently, Glassdoor’s operations will be merged into Indeed, leading to the departure of Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland‑Wong by October 1 and Indeed’s Chief People & Sustainability Officer LaFawn Davis by September 1.
The move reflects a growing trend among tech companies—from Meta to Microsoft—to streamline structures and prioritize AI capabilities amid economic uncertainty
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