Glassdoor is now officially part of Indeed, completing a consolidation that folds the workplace review platform’s operations into the larger job site. Both companies are owned by Japan-based Recruit Holdings, and the merger caps a phased integration that ran through 2025 and into 2026.
The two brands have belonged to Recruit Holdings since Indeed was acquired in 2012 and Glassdoor in 2018. In July 2025, Recruit Holdings announced it would cut about 1,300 jobs, roughly 6% of the workforce in its HR technology segment, and integrate Glassdoor’s operations into Indeed. The cuts were concentrated in the United States, across research and development, growth, and people and sustainability teams, though the company said they spanned several functions and countries.
“AI is changing the world, and we must adapt by ensuring our product delivers truly great experiences for job seekers and employers,” Recruit Holdings Chief Executive Hisayuki Idekoba said in a memo to employees, as reported by Reuters.
The integration reshaped leadership at both brands. Glassdoor Chief Executive Christian Sutherland-Wong departed as a result of the transition, effective 1 October 2025, and Indeed’s chief people and sustainability officer LaFawn Davis stepped down effective 1 September 2025. Recruit positioned the move as part of a shift towards a simpler hiring experience powered by artificial intelligence.
The consolidation continued into 2026. New Glassdoor users were required to sign in with an Indeed account, and existing users were given until 20 April 2026 to link their accounts or lose full access. A further, smaller round of layoffs was reported in November 2025. On a May earnings call, Recruit’s leadership attributed margin gains in the HR technology segment partly to lower personnel expenses.
