Indeed, a popular recruitment and job search platform, is making the difficult decision to lay off 92 employees from its Seattle office as part of a larger restructuring that will affect 1,300 employees globally at Indeed and Glassdoor. The layoffs are expected to take place on Sept. 9, impacting both office and remote workers.
Japanese parent company Recruit Holdings Co. is planning to merge Glassdoor into Indeed’s operations, while still maintaining Glassdoor’s unique brand and platform. This shift in strategy will result in Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong stepping down from his role at the company.
Both Recruit Holdings and Indeed CEO Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba highlighted the importance of adapting to the changing landscape of technology, particularly the impact of AI, in a message to employees regarding the layoffs.
Indeed, headquartered in Austin, Texas, has seen significant growth since being acquired by Recruit Holdings in 2012. The company’s Seattle office, established in 2011, experienced rapid expansion, growing from 80 employees in 2016 to over 400 in just two years. In 2018, Indeed made headlines for securing space in a prominent downtown tower still under construction at the time.
Recent data from LinkedIn indicates that Indeed had approximately 370 employees in the Seattle area prior to the recent layoffs. The restructuring will primarily affect roles in research and development, human resources, and sustainability within the U.S.
Indeed’s Seattle office has traditionally focused on product management, marketing, and engineering, making it a key hub for the company’s operations.
Over the years, Indeed has undergone several rounds of layoffs as part of its efforts to realign its business priorities and streamline operations for greater efficiency.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that Glassdoor’s brand and platform will remain intact following the restructuring.
