OK, but many have a hard time understanding and fitting in to the culture - Anonymous employee L.L. Bean Employee Review

Some departments are very cliquey ... the Merchandising department for example feels more like junior high school than a professional, corporate environment. People are quickly labeled by senior management and that label is widely known and is almost impossible to change. It's a tough culture in which to acclimate. Those that stay for many years speak of 'keeping their heads down' as a key to their success. Don't make any waves or propose any changes -