Rank
84
L.L.Bean
Various shirts is seen at the L.L. Bean store in Freeport, Maine on Thursday, March 24, 2011. A spokesman at the outdoors and clothing retailer announced that the company is offering permanent, no-strings-attached free shipping. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)Photograph by Pat Wellenbach — AP
As you might expect, the workplace at L.L. Bean is strongly outdoors-focused, with employees frequently enjoying company-organized excursions around its major sites across Maine.æEmployees also describe their workplace as caring and family-oriented: after a personal loss, employees can take two weeks of paid leave and find support with counseling services. 59% of employees are women, and they hold 56% of management positions. "Everyone is encouraged to get out and be a part of the community, however you define your community. In particular though, outdoor heritage is strongly endorsed," says one employee. Read the Great Place to Work review.
Company Info
| Industry | Retail |
| Industry Sector | Clothing |
| HQ Location | Freeport, Maine |
| Year Founded | 1,912 |
| Company Type | Private |
| Revenue | $1.6 billion |
| Web Address | llbean.com |
| Best Companies Rank | 56 |
| Best Companies URL | /best-companies/l-l-bean-56/ |
| Total Number of Employees | 5456 |
| Number of Female Employees | 2,910 |
| % of Women in the Company | 59% |
| % of Women in Executive Positions | 44% |
| % of Women in Manager Positions | 56% |