Rank
100

Patagonia

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Courtesy of Patagonia

    A pioneer in environmental stewardship, Patagonia encourages employees to protest and take political stands too. They come to work “with a sense of greater purpose and conviction,” says one. 

    Read Great Place to Work review here.

    Company Info

    Rank last year-
    Years on list6
    HQ locationVentura, Calif.
    Employees1,547
    Job openings (as of February 2019)169
    IndustryRetail
    Revenue, 2018 or most recent year ($M)-
    Year founded1973
    Type of organizationPrivate
    Number of work sites33
    Websitewww.patagonia.com

    Perks

    100% health coverageYes
    Unlimited sick daysNo
    TelecommutingNo
    Job sharingNo
    Subsidized childcareYes
    Compressed work weeksYes
    Fully-paid sabbaticalsYes
    On-site fitness/subsidized gymYes
    On-site medical care facilityNo
    Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientationYes
    Health insurance for part-timersYes
    Sick days for part-timersYes
    College tuition reimbursementYes
    Student loan debt repaymentNo
    Medical facility at all locationsNo

    Diversity

    % Minorities20%
    % African-American/Black1%
    % Asian5%
    % Caucasian/White77%
    % Hispanic/Latino11%
    % Native American/Alaska Native1%
    % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander-
    % Two or more races2%
    % Unknown ethnicity3%

    Paid Time Off

    General PTO18
    # Sick days9

    Compensation

    Most common job (for salaried employee)-
    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 growth19%
    # of job applicants31,260
    Avg. # of applicants per opening185
    # New graduates hired22