ZipRecruiter Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of World’s Most Innovative Companies

Leading employment marketplace recognized for its technology innovations that are redefining hiring

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZipRecruiter®, a leading online employment marketplace, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025.

ZipRecruiter has been recognized for its product innovations that are transforming how job seekers and employers connect. From the introduction of ZipIntro to its next-generation Resume Database and AI-powered job seeker tools, ZipRecruiter is simplifying and speeding up the hiring process.

“At ZipRecruiter, we’re not just improving hiring—we’re redefining it,” said Ian Siegel, Co-Founder and CEO of ZipRecruiter. “Employers need to hire faster, and job seekers deserve a process that highlights their full potential. ZipIntro connects employers and job seekers face-to-face quickly, and our Resume Database helps employers find great candidates in minutes. Hiring should be about meaningful connections, not endless applications—and we’re making that vision a reality.”

At the core of these innovations is ZipRecruiter’s mission: to actively connect people to their next great opportunity. These advancements from the #1 rated job site in the U.S.¹ don’t just help job seekers stand out—they give employers smarter, faster ways to find top talent, making hiring easier for everyone.

The World’s Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company’s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.

“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward.”

The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can be found at fastcompany.com.

About ZipRecruiter

ZipRecruiter® (NYSE: ZIP) is a leading online employment marketplace that actively connects people to their next great opportunity. ZipRecruiter’s powerful matching technology improves the job search experience for job seekers and helps businesses of all sizes find and hire the right candidates quickly. ZipRecruiter has been the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android for the past eight years² and is rated the #1 employment job site by G2.³ For more information, visit www.ziprecruiter.com.

¹ Based on G2 satisfaction ratings as of November 19, 2024.
² Based on job seeker app ratings, during the period of January 2017 to January 2025 from AppFollow for ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, and Monster.
³ Based on G2 satisfaction ratings as of January 10, 2025.

About Fast Company

Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit fastcompany.com.