Recruit Holdings Slashing 1,300 Indeed, Glassdoor Roles Amid AI Push

What’s Happening?

Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor, is eliminating approximately 1,300 roles — affecting various teams at both job sites.

“AI is changing the world, and we must adapt by ensuring our product delivers truly great experiences for job seekers and employers,” Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba, CEO of Recruit Holdings, said in an internal memo obtained by multiple media outlets.

The company is also planning to integrate Glassdoor’s operations into Indeed. Glassdoor’s CEO is currently expected to leave the company on Oct. 1.

Impact on Canadian Staff

It remains unclear if Canadian employees at Indeed and Glassdoor are affected by the latest workforce reduction.

Combined, the two job sites have more than 500 workers in the country, according to LinkedIn.

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Next Steps for Indeed and Glassdoor Staff

If you’re fired or let go from either job site, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC).

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

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Key Severance Facts:

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to 2 years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.

Lost Your Job? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at Indeed or Glassdoor for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and BC have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.

Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.