

Today’s guest blogger, REI employee Ching Fu, recounts the soaring highs and chilly lows of her bike tour of the entire Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway last summer: It had been raining for 3 days straight, and I was ready to just be home. But I had to keep pedaling. The bitter cold rain was an unwelcome surprise, especially since it was July in the southeast... ...
REI was named eighth in FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," moving up one spot from last year. The announcement today marks our highest spot in the 15 consecutive years we've received this honor. In addition to opening our first Manhattan store, the 2012 list recognizes that our "outdoor-loving employees take advantage of sabbaticals, free equipment rentals, and hefty discounts on merchandise." REI was also featured fourth among companies for work-life balance. Watch the video ...
Posted by Bethany H on January 19, 2012 12:53 PM & Tagged 100 Best, Fortune, employees and rei | permalink | Comments
We REI employees are known for our outdoor expertise—from choosing the right pack to finding a great local camping spot. But can we cook? This summer, we put culinary skills to the test with REI's first-ever employee camping recipe contest. Employees were asked to submit a favorite recipe for cooking over a campfire or away from the kitchen. The winning recipes were chosen by hungry campers at 3 REI-sponsored Great American Backyard Campout events in Orange County (Calif.), Atlanta and ...
Posted by Bethany H on September 15, 2011 2:25 PM & Tagged camping, cooking, employees, food, recipes and rei | permalink | Comments
This week marks one of my favorite employee events of the year: REI’s Anderson Awards. Named for our founders, Lloyd and Mary Anderson, Anderson Award winners have been recognized by their peers as REI employees who truly embody the values of the co-op. Exactly 141 recipients with representatives from each store, our two distribution centers and headquarters will gather to celebrate with their peers, learn more about the co-op and visit some of the Pacific Northwest’s best natural playgrounds. ...
Posted by Bethany H on June 22, 2010 12:17 PM & Tagged Anderson Awards, Mary Anderson, employees and rei | permalink | Comments
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