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Glassdoor

Glassdoor

Glassdoor provides unparalleled workplace transparency through crowdsourced employee reviews and salary data, enabling job seekers to make informed career decisions while helping employers attract candidates through authentic employer branding.

glassdoor.comSan Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2008

Last updated May 11, 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 search platforms globally, operating as a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings alongside Indeed

Overview

Glassdoor is a prominent job search and employer review platform that combines job listings with crowdsourced insights about companies, including employee 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 one of the most trusted sources of workplace transparency in the world. Glassdoor serves as a critical resource for job seekers looking to evaluate potential employers before applying or accepting offers. The platform operates a dual-sided marketplace connecting job seekers with employers, while simultaneously offering employers tools to manage their brand presence, respond to reviews, and post job listings. Glassdoor's employer branding and recruitment advertising solutions allow companies to reach highly engaged, research-oriented candidates who are actively evaluating their next career move. This makes Glassdoor a significant player in the recruitment marketing and HR technology ecosystem. Glassdoor was acquired by Recruit Holdings, the Japanese human resources and staffing conglomerate that also owns Indeed, in 2018 for approximately $1.2 billion. It continues to operate as a distinct brand and platform under Recruit Holdings' umbrella, maintaining its own product identity while benefiting from synergies with Indeed and other Recruit properties. The platform remains a key destination for employer branding, recruitment advertising, and workforce intelligence.

Products & Features

Company Reviews

Anonymous employee reviews covering culture, management, work-life balance, and overall satisfaction

Salary Explorer

Crowdsourced salary data by job title, company, and location to help users benchmark compensation

Job Listings

Aggregated and direct job postings integrated with employer review data for informed applications

Employer Branding Solutions

Paid tools for employers to enhance their profile, respond to reviews, and showcase company culture

Interview Insights

Crowdsourced interview questions, difficulty ratings, and experience reports from candidates

CEO Approval Ratings

Employee-submitted ratings of company leadership and executive approval scores

Glassdoor for Employers

Recruitment advertising and employer brand management platform for HR and talent acquisition teams

Key Features
Anonymous employee and interview reviewsCrowdsourced salary and compensation dataEmployer brand management and response toolsJob search with integrated company insightsCEO and leadership approval ratingsBenefits and culture ratingsDiversity and inclusion scoresRecruitment advertising targeting
Use Cases
Job seekers researching company culture before applyingEmployees benchmarking their salary against market ratesEmployers managing and improving their online reputationHR teams running targeted recruitment advertising campaignsTalent acquisition teams building employer brand awarenessBusiness intelligence on competitor employee sentimentCandidates preparing for interviews using shared questions
Customer Segments
Enterprise employers and Fortune 500 companiesMid-market businesses seeking talentHR and talent acquisition professionalsActive job seekersPassive candidates researching employersStaffing and recruiting agencies
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