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STRARRZING PROGRAM

Excellence recognized.
Revenue shared.

Spots that maintain Good Standing earn Community Stars — and a share of platform revenue.

WHAT ARE COMMUNITY STARS?

The mark of
an excellent Spot.

Community Stars are Zing's recognition tier for Spots that go beyond simply using the platform — they actively contribute to the health of the network. Stars are earned by maintaining Good Standing (3+ Zings loops) consistently over time, completing shifts reliably, and receiving positive reviews from Teammates.

Earning a Community Star isn't just about bragging rights. Star holders access the Community Pool — an annual distribution of a percentage of platform revenue, divided among Spots who have demonstrated genuine commitment to fair, excellent, and consistent hospitality operations.

It pays to be excellent. Literally.

STAR TIERS

Three levels of
recognition.

Community Star

ONE STAR · 3 LOOPS

Good Standing Achieved

  • ✓ Community Pool eligible
  • ✓ Featured on platform as a Community Spot
  • ✓ Good Standing badge on Spot profile
Community Star Community Star

TWO STARS · 4 LOOPS

Enhanced Recognition

  • ✓ Enhanced revenue share from Community Pool
  • ✓ Priority position in talent clusters
  • ✓ Official Zing badge for your marketing materials
Community Star Community Star Community Star

THREE STARS · 4+ LOOPS

Maximum Recognition

  • ✓ Maximum revenue share from Community Pool
  • ✓ Zing Astra Guild eligibility for your Spot
  • ✓ Co-marketing opportunities with Zing

THE COMMUNITY POOL

Your excellence
earns a dividend.

The Community Pool is a percentage of total platform shift revenue, set aside annually and distributed to Star-holding Spots based on their Star tier and the consistency of their performance throughout the year.

A ONE STAR Spot receives a base distribution. TWO STAR Spots receive a larger share. THREE STAR Spots receive the maximum distribution — reflecting their sustained, platform-wide contribution to a better hospitality workforce.

The Pool is distributed annually, with the calculation based on verified Zings data from the preceding year. Spots are notified of their tier status and estimated distribution in Q4 of each year.

How the Pool Works

Platform Generates Revenue

Every matched shift contributes a percentage to the annual Community Pool reserve.

Star Tiers Are Verified

At year-end, Zing verifies each Spot's sustained Zings loops score and Star eligibility.

Annual Distribution

Pool funds are distributed proportionally to Star holders. THREE STAR Spots receive the maximum share.

HOW TO EARN STARS

Three requirements.
One consistent standard.

01

Maintain 3+ Zings Loops

Your Spot must sustain a 3-loop (Good Standing) Zings rating across the year. This is calculated as a rolling average of your Teammate ratings — so consistency matters more than a single great month. One sustained period of poor performance can delay your Star eligibility.

02

Consistent Shift Completion

Star-eligible Spots demonstrate reliable shift completion rates. Cancellations at the last minute, unfilled commitments, or patterns of disorganization are tracked and reflected in your Standing. Platform reliability is part of what Community Stars certify.

03

Positive Teammate Reviews

Teammates rate their experience at your Spot after every shift — the work environment, management communication, and alignment with your posted profile. Stars are awarded to Spots whose Teammates consistently report positive, professional, and fair experiences. The network's honesty keeps everyone accountable.

"We joined Zing to solve a staffing problem. We earned our Community Stars because we never stopped trying to be a Spot that people actually want to work at."

Two-Star Spot, Community Pool Recipient

Toronto, Ontario

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