The outdoor retailer hosts race listening series for employees and the community to foster inclusivity and provides grants to employees to achieve a personal outdoor challenge. “I can request time off to go on an adventure, “ says one about working at the nation’s largest co-op. Though the company went through a sudden CEO shake-up last February, employees remain committed to the company’s vision. Says one: “They seem to recognize that the reason people are coming in … is those stories and experiences that we’re able to share as we make recommendations.”
Company Info
Employees and job openings are U.S.-only.
| Rank last year | 46 |
| Years on list | 23 |
| HQ location | Kent, Wash. |
| Employees | 14,731 |
| Job openings (as of February 2020) | 234 |
| Industry | Retail |
| Revenue, 2019 or most recent year ($M) | $2,782 |
| Year founded | 1938 |
| Type of organization | Cooperative |
| Number of work sites | 166 |
| Website | https://www.rei.com |
Perks
| 100% health coverage | no |
| Unlimited sick days | no |
| Telecommuting | yes |
| Job sharing | no |
| Subsidized childcare | no |
| Compressed work weeks | yes |
| Fully-paid sabbaticals | yes |
| On-site fitness/subsidized gym | no |
| On-site medical care facility | no |
| Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientation | yes |
| Health insurance for part-timers | yes |
| Sick days for part-timers | yes |
| College tuition reimbursement | yes |
| Student loan debt repayment | no |
| Medical facility at all locations | no |
Diversity
| % Women | 45.5% |
| % Minorities | 19.4% |
| % African-American/Black | 1.9% |
| % Asian | 5.3% |
| % Caucasian/White | 79.4% |
| % Hispanic/Latino | 6.7% |
| % Native American/Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| % Two or more races | 4.5% |
| % Unknown ethnicity | 1.2% |
| Date info provided | Aug. 22, 2019 |
Paid Time Off
| PTO limit (days) | 23 |
| # Sick days | 8 |
Compensation
| Most common job (for salaried employee) | Retail Store Manager |
| Avg. base pay (salaried) | - |
| Avg. extra compensation (salaried) | - |
| Total pay for most common job (salaried) | - |
Hiring/Staffing (Past 12 Months)
| Full-time and part-time job growth | 8% |
| # of job applicants | 112,653 |
| Avg. # of applicants per opening | 10 |
| # New graduates hired | - |