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Glassdoor Layoffs

May 2020

Glassdoor announced a layoff affecting 300 employees (30% of its workforce) in May 2020. The company operates in the HR sector.

Share:
People Affected

300

Percentage

30%

Announced Date

May 7, 2020

Company Information

Industry
HR
Country
US
Region
SF Bay Area
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

Glassdoor, an online job search and company reviews platform, laid off 300 employees in May 2020, which represented 30% of its workforce at the time. The drastic cuts were a direct response to the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a dramatic and sustained drop in business as employers sharply reduced their recruiting activities. CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong, who had recently taken leadership, described the decision as heartbreaking and took full responsibility, noting the cuts were necessary despite executive pay reductions, including his own 50% cut. The company provided affected employees with severance packages including at least three months of pay and extended health benefits.

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