Recruit Holdings (Indeed / Glassdoor) AI layoffs

Timeline

1. Jul 11, 2025−1,300 cut
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   1,300 roles (~6% of HR Technology segment) cut as Glassdoor is folded into Indeed; cuts mostly US-based (R&D, tech, HR). Parent is Japan's Recruit Holdings. CEO memo framed the restructuring around AI; the official press release does not mention AI.

   CEO Hisayuki 'Deko' Idekoba, internal memo: 'AI is changing the world, and we must adapt by ensuring our product delivers truly great experiences for job seekers and employers.'

   Sources:

   • TechCrunch: Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 staff amid AI push
   • Recruit Holdings (company): Recruit Holdings' HR Technology Segment Announces Workforce Reduction

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