REI连续十一次获得《财富》“最适合工作公司”殊荣

添加时间：2008-01-23 来源：中国户外资料网作者：董瑞【本站编辑】
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　　近日，一直以优质的产品、专业的员工、渐进式的经营方式、关注社会、关注环保而闻名的户外用品零售商 REI公司宣布再次被《财富》杂志评选为"美国最适合工作的100个公司"之一，排名第34位，这已是该公司连续11年获此殊荣！

　　REI公司是《财富》杂志1998年创立此排行榜以来14个连续当选的公司职业，也是写入早期两个图书版本的5家公司之一，同时还是华盛顿州6家上榜公司之一。本次评选的榜单可登陆www.fortune.com在线查阅，并被收录在《财富》今年二月号刊上，于1月28日开始发行。

　　《财富》杂志每年举办一次“美国最适合工作的100个公司”的评选活动，该评选标准是基于对雇员的调查，综合各公司所提交的企业文化、方针政策和经济效益等资料。有400名员工随机收到了“ 最好100公司”的问卷--关于职业自豪感、尊重、诚信、公平和同事关系的调查。员工的调查结果占总分的2/3。

　　REI公司积极鼓励参与娱乐健身活动，公司的工作氛围和谐，有利于员工之间增进友情、坦诚沟通，并促进自我提高，同时尊重和支持员工找到工作和日常生活之间的平衡点。REI提供给员工一个慷慨的福利计划，包括：

　　*为兼职和全职员工提供医疗保健福利，其中包括那些每星期工作不少于20小时的雇员。员工可申请使其伴侣和子女来公司工作。

　　*所有员工的奖金均与公司部门、公司目标直接挂钩。

　　*不考虑员工对公司曾做过多少贡献，退休员工均享有慷慨的退休待遇。

　　*REI员工享有户外装备的优惠打折卡，同时可以免费租赁。在此供职25年以上的退休员工也享有此待遇。

　　*为参加户外运动比赛的个人提供装备补助津贴。

　　*提供交通补贴，以鼓励员工减少缺勤。

　　*对于参加以社区为基础的户外俱乐部或非营利性组织的员工，REI公司将提供资金和装备的补助，以加强员工最喜爱的户外运动。

　　*带薪休假。

　　*学费报销。

　　REI是一个全国性的户外零售商，是西北太平洋登山队在1938年成立的。REI的直营店铺遍布美国各地，并有两家网上商店-http://www.rei.com和http://www.rei-outlet.com，以及1家探险旅游公司-REI 探险公司。REI向顾客提供一流的野营、攀岩、骑行、健身、徒步、皮划艇、雪上运动及旅行装备，其中包括REI自有品牌的户外装备和服装。任何加入REI或在店铺消费的人，只要一次性消费20美元即可每年分到REI公司在这个项目上的红利返还。REI每年都通过培训、志愿服务、装备捐赠和资金赞助等方式支持环保事业以及推动户外运动的发展

　　原文：REI Named to FORTUNE’s Best Places to Work List for Eleventh Consecutive Year

　　Seattle, WA, January 22nd, 2008 — Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the outdoor retailer regarded for its quality gear, staff expertise, progressive business practices, and community and environmental efforts, announced today that it has again been honored by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America.” Ranked as number 34 in the 2008 list, REI has been recognized as part of the “100 Best” list for 11 consecutive years.

　　The company is one of 14 employers included every year since the magazine began compiling the list in 1998, and one of five companies included in two earlier book versions. Additionally, REI is one of six companies based in the state of Washington that made FORTUNE’s list. The complete rankings can be viewed online at www.fortune.com starting today, and will be part of the magazine’s February issue available on newsstands on January 28.

　　Released annually, FORTUNE’s “100 Best” list is based on an employee survey conducted by the Great Places to Work Institute, and corporate information submitted by each company regarding its culture, policies and benefits. Four hundred employees randomly received the “100 Best” survey which measured workplace pride, respect, credibility, fairness and camaraderie. Employee survey results are heavily weighted at two-thirds of the final score.

　　“With our employees’ enthusiastic dedication to our customers, communities and each other, they create an environment that makes REI a rewarding place to work and an inspiring place to shop,” said Sally Jewell, REI president and CEO. “Our 10,000 employees are the heart of our commitment to increase outdoor recreation, engage children in nature and protect shared natural spaces.”

　　REI actively encourages community involvement and participation in human-powered recreation, and the company’s work environment promotes camaraderie, open communication and the opportunity for internal advancement, while respecting and encouraging work/life balance. A generous benefits program is extended to employees, including:

　　• Healthcare benefits to full and part-time employees, including those who work less than 20 hours per week. Employees may enroll their spouse, life partner and children who live in the home with the employee

　　• Incentive pay directly tied to individual, divisional and company goals for all employees companywide

　　• Generous retirement plan in which the company contributes, regardless of employee contributions. REI has funded the retirement plan at 15 percent for 21 of last 22 years
　　• Deep discounts on gear and apparel, as well as free rentals. The REI employee discount is also extended to retired employees with 25 or more years of service

　　• Gear grants for employees embarking on a personal outdoor challenge

　　• Alternative transportation subsidies to encourage commuter reduction

　　• Financial and gear grants to community-based outdoor-focused clubs and non-profit organizations in which REI employees are involved, as well as team-building service projects where employees work together to enhance their favorite outdoor areas

　　• Paid sabbaticals

　　• Tuition reimbursement

　　REI is a national outdoor retail co-op dedicated to inspiring, educating and outfitting its members and the community for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seeking quality equipment, REI operates retail stores nationwide, two online stores – http://www.rei.com and http://www.REI-OUTLET.com – and an adventure travel company, REI Adventures. REI offers products from all of the top brands for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling, snow sports and travel, including its own line of award-winning outdoor gear and apparel. While anyone may join or shop at REI, members pay a one-time $20 fee and receive a share in the company’s profits through an annual member refund based on their purchases. As an active supporter of the communities in which it does business, REI is committed to promoting environmental stewardship and increasing access to outdoor recreation through education, volunteerism, gear donations and financial contributions.