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I began working at REI because I wanted to believed in the values that the company professed to be founded upon. After a few months, I quickly discovered that these values were a form of performative progressivism. REI cares about profits and "inviting" as many members as possible, not people.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The people who work there are the most positive. The managers are not.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
REI can voluntarily recognize unions and stop their illegal union busting. Stop opening more stores and start paying your employees livable wages.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
The leadership team at REI is really good at saying, "Heard," while simultaneously dismissing any suggestions for improvement that employees make. 275 people were laid off about a week ago. Experienced, dedicated, loyal employees lost their livelihoods so that REI could hire 1300 more people.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Instead of investing in their existing staff, REI has chosen to open five new stores along with a distribution centre this past year. They laid off 8% of headquarter jobs, and 2% (275) of employees this year. They are hiring 1300 new people, all while saying they aren't profitable.
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