Major workforce reduction at Indeed and Glassdoor
Briefly

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced a workforce reduction of approximately 1,300 positions, about 6% of the HR Technology segment. This reorganization aims to streamline operations and boost AI integration in Indeed and Glassdoor. The affected areas include research, technology, human resources, and sustainability teams primarily in the U.S. CEO Hisayuki Idekoba emphasized enhancing the hiring experience with advanced AI. Currently, AI aids in hiring every 2.2 seconds across platforms. Key leadership changes include the resignation of Glassdoor's CEO, Christian Sutherland-Wong, effective October 1.
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. will reduce its workforce by approximately 1,300 positions, representing about 6% of the HR Technology segment's total staff in a reorganization effort.
The reduction is aimed at streamlining operations and accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence across Indeed and Glassdoor to enhance hiring solutions for job seekers and employers.
AI currently helps someone get hired every 2.2 seconds across these platforms, emphasizing the transformative impact of automation and machine learning on recruitment processes.
Several key leadership changes were confirmed, including the resignation of Christian Sutherland-Wong, CEO of Glassdoor, who will step down on October 1.
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