Oregons’s Deschutes Brewery is more than just a place that brews great beer, it’s also a great place to work. Once again, Deschutes Brewery has been selected as one of OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work. This is the third year running that the craft brewery has received this honor. Each year, OUTSIDE compiles a list of companies that strive to find a balance between work and play, than presents the 100 top companies in the United States that best represent what a workplace should be like. These companies encourage employees to lead an active lifestyle, be eco-conscious, and prioritize giving back to the community. Deschutes Brewery was also included on OUTSIDE’s Top 10 “Best Culture Jobs” based on its employee-ownership, community involvement and philanthropy, and its proximity to outdoor recreation for employees.
Pat Gerhart, human resources director for the brewery, said, “We are employee-owners at Deschutes, so we work hard to ensure the company’s ongoing success. We balance this with a healthy helping of play as we’re lucky enough to be located in a year-round recreational paradise. Being sustainably minded and giving back to the community are part of our core values as well. ”
In addition to promoting outdoor activity, Deschutes Brewery employees are committed to using fewer resources and making continuous improvements to reduce their impact on the environment while still making damn tasty beer. And let’s not forget philanthropy- Deschutes Brewery believes strongly in supporting the local community and the company donates $1 per every barrel of beer sold to nonprofits to help fulfill the goal of building a healthier society (Deschutes brews quite a bit of beer, so this money adds up- more than $335,000 in 2015). This year, the brewery created Street Pub to bring its pub experience to communities around the country. One hundred percent of the proceeds from these events helped raise an additional $300,000 for its nonprofit partners.
To find the best places to work in the United States in 2015, OUTSIDE started by creating five company categories that reflect the magazine’s values and focus: Adventure/Travel, Wellness, Culture, Gear, and Media. OUTSIDE then conducted a rigorous vetting process in partnership with the Best Companies Group to assess the policies, practices, and demographics of hundreds of companies. Outside’s Best Places to Work 2015 was driven by employee reviews of their workplaces, taking into account factors like corporate culture, role satisfaction, work environment and overall employee engagement. The Best Places to Work list represents the cream of the crop: companies that are empowering their employees to live bigger, better lives.
“The companies recognized in this year’s Best Places to Work list are the gold standard for stellar work environments that seek to empower their employees both in and out of the office,” said OUTSIDE Online Editor Scott Rosenfield. “The new categories in this year’s list serve to highlight outstanding workplaces in distinctive fields—making it all the easier for our readers to find their dream jobs.”
The complete list of Best Places to Work winners is featured online at www.outsideonline.com/dreamjobs.
About Deschutes Brewery: Named as OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row, Deschutes Brewery was founded in 1988 as a brew pub in Bend, Oregon. Family and employee owned, the brewery is known for brewing a diverse line-up of award winning beers including the popular Black Butte Porter, Mirror Pond Pale Ale, and Fresh Squeezed IPA. From the beginning, the focus has been on crafting the best beer and food using only the finest ingredients. In 2008, the brewery opened a second pub in Portland’s Pearl District. Named after the river on which the main brewery facility lies next to, Deschutes Brewery now ships beer to 28 states, the District of Columbia, and several countries. To find out more, visit www.DeschutesBrewery.com.
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