Major workforce reduction at Indeed and Glassdoor

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., the parent company of global employment platforms Indeed and Glassdoor, announced today that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 1,300 positions, representing about 6% of the HR Technology segment’s total staff.

The reduction, announced July 10 U.S. time, comes as part of a sweeping reorganization aimed at streamlining operations and accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across both platforms. The restructuring will also bring Glassdoor’s operations under the management of Indeed to unify product development and enhance hiring solutions for job seekers and employers worldwide.

Recruit Holdings announces major workforce reduction at Indeed and Glassdoor Amid AI-Led Transformation

The impacted roles span research and development, technology, human resources, and sustainability teams, primarily in the U.S., but with global reach. According to internal communications from Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba, CEO of Recruit Holdings, the company’s aim is to “elevate the hiring experience through advanced AI capabilities, creating faster, simpler, and more effective pathways to employment.”

Citing internal data, the company noted that AI currently helps someone get hired every 2.2 seconds across its platforms, underscoring the transformative role of automation and machine learning in the recruitment landscape.

In parallel with the restructuring, several key leadership changes were confirmed. Christian Sutherland-Wong, CEO of Glassdoor, will step down on October 1. Additionally, LaFawn Davis, chief people and sustainability officer at Indeed, will be leaving the company.

Recruit Holdings clarified that the financial impact of the workforce reduction has already been factored into its fiscal outlook for the year ending March 31, 2026, and no updates to its FY2025 consolidated financial guidance are expected at this time.

The decision reflects a broader trend in the technology sector, where major players like Microsoft, TikTok, Match Group, Intel, and Meta have announced tens of thousands of layoffs in recent months as they shift resources toward AI integration and product innovation.

Recruit Holdings reaffirmed its commitment to supporting affected employees during the transition and emphasized its continued investment in building AI-driven solutions to serve job seekers and employers in a rapidly changing job market.