REI reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(4,367 total reviews)
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35% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

REI has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 4,367 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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2.0
Jul 22, 2017

Started Out Strong....Losing ground quickly.....

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Pros

Great people to meet (if you get the chance to be included), amazing Prodeal opportunities, ability to telework, 401K, benefits. Some of the best out there from what I have found.

Cons

When first hired, you are welcomed by everyone. But if you don't get in with the "right" group, you will feel yourself on the outside of EVERYTHING. Pay is horrible compared to market standards (DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!) and HR isn't supportive as they could be with internal employee conflict issues. Management isn't very inclined to recognize strong talent within and seems very difficult to move ahead in the company. The CEO talks a lot of talk, but doesn't preach anything he says. You will find yourself working more than forty hours a week and even if you succeed tremendously, little to no recognition will be given. Especially if you are a female.

4.0
Aug 17, 2015

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Pros

Profit sharing, discounts, company culture, friendly co-workers, one paid day off per quarter to enjoy the outdoors. It's a special place to work.

Cons

Work environment is severely overcrowded. No privacy at work and a chronic shortage of conference rooms. An indecisive management team means all creative decisions are constantly questioned. Management by committee means decision making is slower than it needs to be. The pay is lower than most companies in the area.

4.0
Jul 2, 2015

Great company overall

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Work-life balance, active & outdoorsy culture, gear discounts. Company is growing and becoming more innovative and creative. Collaborative atmosphere and employees love the company. Authentic to its values.

Cons

Career development is not made a priority. Poor technology holds the company back. Kent is a depressing location and very long commute for most.

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