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Hi, Chad Herring here, CHRO for ZI. This recent and only RIF the company conducted in our history was a tough decision and we tried to make it as soft a landing as possible for the people impacted. This is why we communicated very transparently about why we did it and the severance packages we were providing to impacted employees. Our Founder & CEO and President & COO are very close to the business's daily operations, so much so that long-time AEs, Directors, and Managers regularly contact them directly with ideas. Unlike other tech companies, the team built a high-growth but durable business, which helped us avoid the vast RIF numbers we've seen at other companies. We provide as competitive compensation, stock grants, and benefits as possible while maintaining a strong and growing business that will be around for 50 years. The suggestion box for all employees is always wide open.