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ZipRecruiter Inc..

ZIP.US | Activities of employment placement agencies

ZipRecruiter Inc. operates an online employment marketplace. The company provides services to connect employers and job seekers. Its platform allows employers to post jobs, screen candidates, and manage the hiring process. Job seekers can use the platform to search for jobs, create resumes, and appl...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

ZipRecruiter receives a mixed ethical rating. The company stands out for its internal employee practices, with a CEO median pay ratio of 46:1, among the fairest in its sector. Median employee pay was $122,140 in 2024, and 75-80% of staff receive health coverage. Employee turnover also decreased 37% year-over-year. However, critics point to concerns regarding ZipRecruiter's AI-powered matching systems, which allegedly raise questions about algorithmic bias and transparency. While the company acknowledges potential bias, specifics on governance and rigorous AI audits for fairness and safety are reportedly limited, suggesting a need for further development in its AI ethics policy and oversight. Environmental impact data is also lacking.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect20
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

ZipRecruiter Inc. operates an online employment marketplace. There is no evidence that the company's principal goods or services have a direct positive or negative impact on public health outcomes, nor do the articles contain information about health-related products, services, or initiatives aimed at improving health, addressing health disparities, or supporting the healthcare workforce. Employee benefits, such as mental health care, are explicitly excluded from the scope of the 'Better Health for All' value, as they pertain to worker rights.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

ZipRecruiter Inc. operates an online employment marketplace, connecting job seekers with employers through subscription fees.

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The company's core business does not involve lending, insuring, moving, or storing money, which are the activities covered by the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value. Consequently, all KPIs related to financial products, lending practices, fee structures, and financial literacy initiatives are not applicable to ZipRecruiter's operations based on the provided evidence.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

20

In 2024, ZipRecruiter Inc.'s CEO total compensation was $5,665,078

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, and the median employee pay was $122,140
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, resulting in a CEO pay ratio of 46:1
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.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

ZipRecruiter operates an online employment marketplace, a service-based business model that does not involve the procurement or trade of physical commodities. Its operations primarily rely on cloud services and IT infrastructure, rather than a traditional supply chain that would require fair-trade certifications, audits for upstream labor practices, or traceability of physical materials. The available reports confirm a lack of quantitative data related to fair trade, ethical sourcing, and supply chain metrics for physical goods.

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While the company has a vendor management process
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and a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,
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there is no evidence to suggest these relate to the ethical sourcing of physical commodities or address child/forced labor in a manufacturing supply chain.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess ZipRecruiter Inc. against any of the 'Honest & Fair Business' KPIs. The articles explicitly state that metrics for regulatory fines, transparency index, whistleblower policy, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy index, complaint resolution time, board conflict-free percentage, anti-corruption policy, and third-party verification are 'Not Available'

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or lack relevant information.

Kind to Animals

0

ZipRecruiter Inc. operates as an online employment marketplace, providing services to connect employers and job seekers.

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Its business model does not involve the production of physical goods, animal testing, animal agriculture, or direct impact on wildlife habitats.
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Therefore, all KPIs related to animal-derived products, testing, humane operations, conservation, ethical sourcing, supplier audits, cage-free sourcing, and animal agriculture ethics are not applicable to the company's direct operations.
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The provided articles, primarily consisting of job postings and general discussions about animal welfare in other industries, do not offer any specific data points regarding ZipRecruiter's own animal-related activities or policies.
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No War, No Weapons

0

The provided articles consist solely of job postings on the ZipRecruiter platform. These postings describe roles at various companies, including those in the defense industry or for military contractors. However, none of the articles contain any specific, concrete data points regarding ZipRecruiter Inc.'s own revenue, R&D investments, sales, policies, or operational involvement related to arms, defense contracts, dual-use technologies, or peacebuilding initiatives. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the provided evidence.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

ZipRecruiter Inc. does not provide publicly available quantitative data for any of the Planet-Friendly Business KPIs.

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There is no information on carbon emissions, reduction targets, renewable energy use, water consumption, green building certifications, waste diversion, or environmental compliance violations.
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The company is also not participating in any tracked reduction initiatives.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence was found in the provided articles to assess ZipRecruiter Inc. against the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value. The articles primarily consist of job postings

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,
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,
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,
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or a survey on job seeker preferences regarding diversity and inclusion
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, none of which provide specific data on ZipRecruiter's own practices, partnerships, investments, or incidents related to cultural and community respect.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

The provided articles discuss general concerns and regulatory landscape regarding AI bias and transparency in recruitment across the industry. However, none of the articles contain specific, concrete evidence or data points pertaining to ZipRecruiter Inc.'s (ZIP.US) performance on any of the Safe & Smart Tech KPIs, including data breaches, AI ethics governance, cybersecurity investment, privacy certifications, or algorithmic transparency and remediation practices. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored for ZIP.US based on the available information.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantitative data for any of the Key Performance Indicators related to Zero Waste & Sustainable Products. Information regarding waste diversion rates, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability, waste audit frequency, zero waste certification, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education is explicitly stated as 'No data available'

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or is not mentioned.

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