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

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
4.0
May 5, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible scheduling for both part-time and full-time employees Good benefits for full-time employees Fantastic pro-deals offered to employees as well as discounts Friendly environment

Cons

Upper management needs an overhaul. Some middle management seem a bit lackadaisical (e.g. a phone rings and management sits there looking at it, while being called over the intercom and does nothing). Folks who actually do work don't get as much recognition and/or the Andersen award vs those who balk and pretend to do work --- it's a popularity contest.

5.0
Jun 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good employee payback Pam for this

Cons

NoT good health insurance kids

3.0
Dec 15, 2018

Where Seattle goes to Retire

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Gear Discount Well Intended Company that fights for environment

Cons

Slow moving Decision by committee fear based culture

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