Remote

Remote, the $3B SoftBank-backed HR platform, developed a pattern of repeat layoffs. The company cut 10% of staff (100 employees) in July 2022, then another 10% (40 employees) in January 2025. Wikipedia documents both layoff events. The fully distributed startup with no physical offices has had two major workforce reductions within three years, impacting 140 employees total despite being valued at nearly $3 billion.

Remote launched Recruit AI in December 2024, using AI to match companies with global talent from its candidate pool. In March 2025, Remote Recruit expanded with access to 800M+ candidate profiles. The company also rolled out AI-driven payroll processing to 100+ countries in May 2025, and an AI-powered HRIS in June 2025. Remote's AI assistant handles routine HR queries 24/7. The company has invested heavily in building AI infrastructure for global workforce management.

Remote laid off 10% in 2024. Global employment platform cutting costs.