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Glassdoor

Glassdoor

Glassdoor connects job seekers with transparent, employee-generated insights about companies while giving employers powerful tools to build and manage their talent brand at scale.

glassdoor.comSan Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2008

Last updated Jun 1, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Industry
Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding
Business Model
Marketplace
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
1001-5000
Funding
$204M
Revenue Range
$200M-$500M
Stock Symbol
NASDAQ:GRDR
Parent Company
Recruit Holdings
API Available
Limited
Market Position

One of the top two employer review and job listing platforms globally, operating as a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings alongside Indeed

Overview

Glassdoor is one of the world's largest job and recruiting sites, combining job listings with a unique community-driven platform where current and former employees anonymously share company reviews, salary data, interview experiences, and CEO approval ratings. Founded in 2008, the platform has grown to host tens of millions of company reviews and salary reports, making it an indispensable resource for job seekers evaluating potential employers and for employers managing their talent brand. The platform serves a dual audience: job seekers who use it to research companies before applying or accepting offers, and employers who leverage Glassdoor's employer branding tools to attract top talent by showcasing their culture, benefits, and workplace environment. Glassdoor's employer solutions include Enhanced Profiles, targeted job advertising, and analytics tools that help HR and recruiting teams understand how their employer brand compares to competitors. Glassdoor was acquired by the Japanese recruiting giant Recruit Holdings — parent company of Indeed — in 2018 for approximately $1.2 billion. Despite the acquisition, Glassdoor continues to operate as a distinct brand and platform under Recruit Holdings' HR Technology segment. The company remains a significant player in the recruitment marketing and employer branding space, competing with LinkedIn, Indeed, and other job platforms for both job seeker attention and employer advertising budgets.

Products & Features

Company Reviews

Anonymous employee-submitted reviews covering culture, management, work-life balance, and overall company sentiment

Salary Explorer

Crowdsourced salary data allowing users to research compensation by role, company, and location

Enhanced Employer Profile

Paid employer branding tool allowing companies to customize their Glassdoor presence with photos, videos, and featured reviews

Job Listings

Job posting and distribution platform integrated with employer profiles for targeted candidate reach

Interview Insights

Candidate-submitted interview experience data including questions asked, difficulty ratings, and process descriptions

Employer Analytics

Dashboard providing employers with data on profile views, competitor benchmarking, and candidate engagement metrics

CEO Approval Ratings

Employee-driven ratings of company leadership, providing transparency into executive sentiment

Key Features
Anonymous employee and candidate reviewsCrowdsourced salary and compensation dataEmployer branding and profile managementJob search and application integrationInterview experience databaseCEO and leadership approval ratingsCompetitor employer brand benchmarkingBenefits and perks transparency reporting
Use Cases
Job seekers researching company culture before applyingCandidates benchmarking salary expectations before negotiationsEmployers attracting passive candidates through branded profilesHR teams monitoring and responding to employee sentimentRecruiters running targeted job advertising campaignsTalent acquisition teams benchmarking employer brand against competitorsEmployees anonymously sharing workplace experiences
Customer Segments
Enterprise employers and Fortune 500 companiesMid-market companies building employer brandsHR and talent acquisition teamsJob seekers across all career levelsStaffing and recruiting agenciesSmall and medium businesses posting jobs
Corporate history
  • 2008Founded
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