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      REI

      Engaged Employer

      REI reviews

      3.6

      64% would recommend to a friend

      (4,364 total reviews)
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      Mary Beth Laughton

      38% approve of CEO

      34% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      REI has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 4,364 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The REI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      4K reviews
      3.0
      Aug 5, 2012

      Great one year, horrible the next...

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Wonderful coworkers, good discounts, decent benefits. Terrific managers if you're lucky.

      Cons

      Ruthless managers who want to get ahead, and don't care whom they trample on in their quest.

      5.0
      Aug 5, 2012

      Excellent Retail Environment

      Customer service specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      As a retail employee, the pay is competitive, you receive full medical/dental/vision benefits, discounted gear pricing and prodeals, access to 401(k) with employer contribution, the chance to work in a generally fun and laid-back environment with good people and product. Part-time employees do not accrue vacation time. Full-time employees do accrue at a generous rate.

      Cons

      Scheduling can be inconsistent and is heavily dependent on seasonal sales. While competitive by retail standards, the pay is still not great, and many workers have additional jobs.

      2.0
      Aug 3, 2012

      Not as great as they say they are

      Warehouse associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Employee discounts, great co-workers and good pay

      Cons

      Very poor communication from upper management at distribution center. They are totally out of touch with the needs and concerns of the employees. REI employees are sent home early because of low volume of work, but the temporary workers continue to work. Issues of importance are not addressed, while management rolls out meetings with elaborate business growth plans. They say they are concerned about customer and employee concerns, but they are really concerned about the bottom line, the dollar, and their bonus checks.

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