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
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 | - |