About
Our Business Model
“Ribbon Model”
Ever since our foundation, Recruit Group has sought to act as a meeting place that brings together individual users and business clients, with a focus on services in the field of life-events and lifestyle, ranging from education to employment, and beauty to dining out. By providing a common platform through which users can find the service that best meets their needs, and business owners can connect with their ideal customers, we can facilitate the best possible matches for the mutual benefit of both parties. We refer to this two-sided marketplace business model as the 'ribbon model,' with the two sides connected with the tying of a ribbon.
Faster, Simpler and Closer: Matching through Technology
Thanks to the Internet and the mass adoption of smartphones, we now have a wealth of information at our fingertips. This also brings with it the need for increasingly sophisticated solutions to facilitate the best matches. At Recruit Group, we are actively integrating new technologies to ensure that the Ribbon Model continues to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society through the creation of opportunities that enable every individual to shine.
Our Group Structure
Recruit Group consists of three autonomous Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Recruit Holdings. This structure allows Recruit Holdings to focus on the operation of a holding company, and also enhances the corporate value of each SBU by enabling faster execution of business strategies.
HR Technology SBU
The HR Technology SBU provides cutting-edge technological solutions that help job seekers and employers navigate hiring and recruitment.
The division consists of Indeed, acquired in 2012, and Glassdoor, acquired in 2018, and operates in more than 60 countries.
Media & Solutions SBU
The M&S SBU comprises two business areas: sales promotion and human resources.
The division operates an online advertising platform for businesses in various industries, including housing, beauty, marriage, travel, and dining, and provides business management software as a service (SaaS) solutions for small and medium-sized companies.
The division also operates media platforms that publish information about jobs and new openings to support business clients' recruiting activities.
Staffing SBU
The Staffing SBU operates a comprehensive temporary staffing service in Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia. The division promotes flexible and diverse working styles to meet the needs of job seekers and companies in the ever-changing global labor market.
