Horny Toad Activewear, Brooks Sports, CamelBak, Deckers Brands, Smith Optics and Patagonia were among the firms that landed on Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work 2014 list.
Each year, Outside recognizes the top 100 companies in the United
States that help their employees strike the ideal balance between work
and play. These companies encourage employees to lead an active
lifestyle, are eco-conscious, and prioritize giving back to the
community.
Among the better-known outdoor and sport brands, the highest rating was Horny Toad Activewear, ranked at 76, followed closely behind by Brooks Sports, 78. Smith Optics was rated 91; CamelBak, 92; Deckers Brands, 93; and Patagonia, 94.
Among other vendors, Ergodyne, which designs ergonomic and protective work gear, was second on the list. SportRx, which creates custom prescription optics tailored to any sport, came in at 10. Spyderco, which makes a wide range of knives, was 50. Hydro Flask was 75; DPS Skis, 79; and Sportif, 97.
Backbone Media, the marketing agency with active-lifestyle clients like Black Diamond, Big Agnes, and Eddie Bauer, landed at 95.
The entire list of winners appears online at www.outsideonline.com/dreamjobs.
To find the best places to work in the United States, Outside conducted a rigorous eight-month vetting process in partnership with the Best Companies Group to assess the policies, practices, and demographics of hundreds of companies, and went straight to the employees to hear about factors like corporate culture, role satisfaction, work environment and overall employee engagement. The Best Places to Work celebrates companies who cultivate a comfortable and collaborative workplace, enable their employees to enjoy the great outdoors and take pride in their roles in the community and the environment.
