• Indeed and Glassdoor will lay off approximately 1,300 employees, affecting about 6% of their workforce.
• The layoffs are primarily due to the integration of artificial intelligence in their operations.
• Key positions impacted include roles in research, development, and sustainability.
• Glassdoor will be fully integrated into Indeed, leading to the departure of its CEO.
• Recruit Holdings emphasizes the need to adapt to the changes AI brings to the HR industry.

Indeed and Glassdoor, owned by Japan's Recruit Holdings, are set to cut around 1,300 jobs, which represents about 6% of their combined workforce. The layoffs will notably affect research and development and "people & sustainability" teams in the U.S. and across various regions. Recruit Holdings CEO Hisayuki "Deko" Idekoba noted that "AI is changing the world" and that the company must adapt to remain competitive, as stated in a memo to employees according to CBS News and Reuters.

The decision to lay off employees is part of a broader shift towards AI technologies, aiming to streamline operations and enhance user experiences for job seekers and employers. The layoffs also coincide with restructuring plans to integrate Glassdoor's operations into Indeed, which will lead to the departure of Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong on October 1. This strategic move is intended to simplify hiring processes, reflecting the company's priority on AI advancements, according to India Times and Reuters.

In addition to Sutherland-Wong’s exit, LaFawn Davis, Indeed's Chief People and Sustainability Officer, is also stepping down, with her successor named as Ayano Senaha, Chief Operating Officer of Recruit Holdings. This restructuring reinforces Recruit's commitment to leveraging AI and technology to drive greater efficiency in hiring processes, reflecting a significant trend among U.S. companies adjusting to market pressures and technological changes, as noted by CBS News and India Times.