Indeed and Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 employees

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11 Jul 2025 • 8:35 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Job search company Indeed and employer review site Glassdoor are implementing significant staffing cuts, with 1,300 positions being axed in total.
  • The cuts, announced by Hisayuki Idekoba, CEO of their parent company Recruit Holdings Co., are primarily driven by a strategic shift towards AI optimization.
  • Idekoba stated that adapting to AI is crucial for delivering improved experiences for job seekers and employees, requiring faster innovation and efficiency.
  • The majority of the job losses are anticipated in the U.S., specifically impacting roles in research and development, and people and sustainability departments.
  • This move follows previous substantial workforce reductions by Recruit Holdings Co. in 2023, and Glassdoor's employee review functions will be integrated into Indeed.

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