Nepotism at its finest - Product Manager ZoomInfo Employee Review

Hey there, Chad Herring here, CHRO of ZoomInfo. It sounds like you've been on a roller coaster during your time at ZI, but you're still strapped in because you believe in what we're doing here – the products, the potential, and the people. I appreciate that you care enough about the organization that you penned down your thoughts. I'd love to talk about this live, but I understand that Glassdoor offers anonymity and that can feel more comfortable. So, I’ll do my best to respond to your concerns. Yes, it's true. We've got family ties and old-school colleagues sprinkled across ZI. With a team of nearly 4,000 people, it’s to be expected and it's also not unique to ZoomInfo. But, I can tell you this – no one got their job because they were the CEO's lab partner or because they play a mean game of golf. They're here because they've got the grit, the attitude, the skills, and the smarts, and they add something to the culture we care about. They keep their job because they perform and are good team members to others. Sometimes, we have to change team sizes. Some teams shrink while others grow to match our strategic priorities – just like what happened in January. And whenever we do have to decide to exit someone involuntarily, my team reviews and approves to make sure it's based on objective criteria. If you're up for it, I'm all ears for a chat or shoot me an email at chad.herring@zoominfo.com. Or, if you’d prefer anonymity, you can use an alias or ask a colleague to write the email for you. Remember, my door (and my inbox) is always open. - Chad Herring, ZoomInfo Chief Human Resources Officer