GOLETA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 13, 2009--
Deckers Outdoor Corporation, parent company for Teva®, UGG®
Australia, Simple® Shoes, TSUBO® and Deckers® brand, today was named
on Outside magazine’s (www.outsideonline.com)
second annual “Best Places to Work” list. Deckers was ranked No. 26
out of 30 selected companies. The full list and related story will
be published in the May issue of Outside magazine, available on
newsstands April 28, 2009.
"I think I speak for all Deckers employees worldwide when I express
the pride we all feel at being awarded one of Outside Magazine's "Best
Places To Work" for the second year in a row. This is a
great honor and testament to the passion and commitment we all share in
working at Deckers.” Says Angel Martinez, Deckers President
and CEO “Congratulations to all of our employees worldwide. Our
vision for the future is assured as long as we continue to trust and
support each other."
Outside’s “Best Places to Work” list was compiled with the help
of the Outdoor Industry Association (outdoorindustry.org) and Best
Companies Group (bestcompaniesgroup.com). The year-long selection
process began with an outreach effort that identified a wide range of
non-profit and for-profit organizations with at least 15 employees
working in the United States. Participating companies were then sent
confidential employee-satisfaction surveys and employer-questionnaires
to collect information about benefits, compensation, policies, job
satisfaction, environmental initiatives, and community outreach
programs. All of the results were analyzed by Best Companies Group
experts, who selected the 30 companies that best enable employees to
balance productivity with an active, eco-conscious lifestyle.
“These 30 companies share a common belief: that the secret to success
in any economy is empowering employees to live balanced lives and remain
committed to their communities and the environment,” said Michael
Roberts, Executive Editor of Outside. “Our winners know that happy
workers are good for the bottom line. So even in the current financial
storm, they’re offering on-site fitness classes and massage,
reimbursements for gym memberships and ski passes, flexible hours,
amazing travel benefits, and opportunities for on-the-clock community
service.”
Along with this achievement, UGG Australia was awarded 2009 Brand of the
Year from Footwear Plus while UGG Australia and Simple Shoes both were
awarded 2009 Design Excellence from Footwear Plus.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation strives to be a premier lifestyle
marketer that builds niche brands into global market leaders by
designing and marketing innovative, functional and fashion-oriented
footwear developed for both high performance outdoor activities and
everyday casual lifestyle use. Teva®, Simple® Shoes, UGG® Australia,
TSUBO®, and Deckers® brand are registered trademarks of
Deckers Outdoor Corporation.
ABOUT OUTSIDE MAGAZINE
Outside is America’s leading active lifestyle magazine, with over
two million readers a month. For more than 30 years, the magazine has
covered travel, sports, adventure, health, and fitness, as well as the
personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the world Outside.
Along with receiving many other accolades, Outside is the only
magazine to win three consecutive National Magazine Awards for General
Excellence. Visit the magazine online at www.outsideonline.com.
ABOUT BEST COMPANIES GROUP
Best Companies Group was formed in January of 2004, with the purpose of
identifying and recognizing best companies around the country. By using
state-of-the art survey and indexing tools, BCG has been able to achieve
that purpose on national, state-wide, city, and industry stages. BCG
will partner with B-to-B and consumer media and other business or human
resource organizations to publicize the opportunity, encourage
participation and to recognize those who are good enough to make the
lists of “Best Places to Work”. BCG currently manages 25 similar
programs around the US and in Canada. For more information and a
complete list of “Best Employer” programs, visit www.bestcompaniesgroup.com
Best Companies Group is headquartered in Harrisburg, PA.
ABOUT THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1989, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is the premier trade
association for companies in the active outdoor recreation business. OIA
provides trade services for over 4000 manufacturers, distributors,
suppliers, sales representatives and retailers in the outdoor industry.
Outdoor Industry Association seeks to ensure a healthy and diverse
specialty retail and supply chain based on quality, innovation and
service. To this end, OIA works diligently to raise the standards of the
industry; increase participation in outdoor recreation to strengthen
business markets; provide support services to improve member
profitability; represent member interests in the legislative/regulatory
process; promote professional training and education; support
innovation; and offer cost-saving member benefits.
Source: Deckers Outdoor Corporation
For more information on Teva
Jaime Eschette, 800-433-2537
x178
jeschette@deckers.com
or
For
more information on UGG Australia
Kristen Thomason,
212-247-8552
kthomason@deckers.com
or
For
more information on Simple
Nikki Tollefson,
800-433-2537 x220
ntollefson@deckers.com
or
For
more information on Deckers Brand
Adam Druckman,
800-433-2537 x 507
adruckman@deckers.com
or
For
more information on TSUBO
Erin Cecil-Smith, 215-439-7776
erin.cecil-smith@deckers.com