Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent of job sites Indeed and Glassdoor, will cut around 1,300 jobs globally. The layoffs affect about 6% of Recruit’s HR tech workforce.
Most cuts are in the U.S., hitting roles in R&D, growth, and sustainability teams, but span several countries and departments.
In a memo seen by Reuters, CEO Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba wrote, “AI is changing the world, and we must adapt by ensuring our product delivers truly great experiences for job seekers and employers.”
Recruit said it will also merge Glassdoor into Indeed.
As a result, Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong will leave on October 1. LaFawn Davis, chief people and sustainability officer at Indeed, will also step down on September 1.
She will be replaced by Recruit COO Ayano Senaha.
The company did not cite economic pressure as the main reason for the cuts.
However, other U.S. tech companies—including Meta and Microsoft—have recently announced layoffs tied to AI investment and slowing growth.
Recruit acquired Indeed in 2012 and bought Glassdoor in 2018.
Its HR tech business now employs 20,000 people worldwide.
This is not Recruit’s first major layoff. Indeed announced in 2024 that it would eliminate 1,000 jobs. A year earlier, the company cut 2,200 roles, or 15% of its staff.
Recruit’s latest move signals a deeper pivot into AI-driven hiring tools.
The company is betting on automation and smarter search tools to stay competitive.
