Ziff Davis Employee Referral Bonus Program

Ziff Davis offers a competitive employee referral bonus program designed to attract top talent by incentivizing current employees to refer qualified candidates. This program is applicable to various roles including tech and product positions, as well as other professional roles within the organization.

Referral Bonus Overview

Tech/Product Roles

• Bonus Amount: Employees who successfully refer candidates for tech and product roles can earn a referral bonus ranging from $3,000 to $5,000.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • The referred candidate must be hired and remain with the company for a minimum of 90 days.
  • The position must be designated as eligible for referral bonuses at the time of referral.
• Payment Schedule: The bonus is typically paid out in two installments:
  • 50% after the new hire completes 90 days.
  • 50% after the new hire completes 6 months.

Other Professional Roles

• Bonus Amount: For other roles such as sales, marketing, or administrative positions, the referral bonus may range from $1,500 to $3,000.
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Similar to tech/product roles, candidates must be hired and remain with the company for at least 90 days.
  • The role must be eligible for referral bonuses.
• Payment Schedule: The bonus is usually distributed in two parts:
  • 50% after 90 days.
  • 50% after 6 months.

Referral Process

1. Submission: Employees can submit referrals through the internal referral portal or by contacting the HR department with the candidate's details.
2. Tracking: Each referral is tracked, and employees receive updates on the status of their referral.
3. Hiring Decision: The referred candidate goes through the standard recruitment process. If hired, the referring employee is notified about the status and the bonus schedule.