Deckers Brands Named One of OUTSIDE's Best Places to Work 2014

GOLETA, Calif., Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, has been selected as one of OUTSIDE's Best Places to Work 2014.  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. 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 list represents the cream of the crop: 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.

"If you're considering a career change or searching for your dream job, OUTSIDE's Best Places to Work list is the first place to look," said OUTSIDE Executive Editor Michael Roberts.  "These companies set the standard for workplaces that really value their employees and offer an experience that's fulfilling inside and outside the office."

"From our early roots in developing outdoor footwear, we've evolved into a leading multi-channel global brand operator focused on delivering a seamless, Omni-Channel experience for consumers," said Angel Martinez, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Deckers' Board of Directors.  "Our success is driven by our engaged team of over 2,800 employees globally.  Working together, we have fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation, as well as fueled a longstanding commitment to enhance the communities we serve.  We value our employees, support their creativity and reward their ideas. In turn, we've succeeded in maintaining a positive and rewarding environment at Deckers, which has directly supported our ability to grow and thrive in the ever-changing retail environment."

The complete list of Best Places to Work winners is featured online at www.outsideonline.com/dreamjobs.

About Deckers Brands:  Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities.  The Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, I HEART UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, TSUBO®, Ahnu®, MOZO®, and HOKA ONE ONE®.  Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, 126 Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites.  Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally.  For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.

About OUTSIDE:  OUTSIDE is America's leading active lifestyle brand. Since 1977, OUTSIDE has covered travel, sports, adventure, health, and fitness, as well as the personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the world Outside.  The OUTSIDE family includes OUTSIDE magazine, the only magazine to win three consecutive National Magazine Awards for General Excellence, The Outside Buyer's Guides, Outside Online, Outside Television, Outside Events, Outside+ tablet edition, Outside Books, and now Outside GO, a revolutionary, 21st-century adventure-travel company.  Visit us online and on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

ABOUT THE BEST COMPANIES GROUP:  Best Companies Group works with national and local partners around the country and internationally to establish and manage "Best Places to Work," "Best Companies," and "Best Employers" programs on a national, statewide, regional and industry basis.  Through its thorough workplace assessment, utilizing employer questionnaires and employee-satisfaction surveys, BCG identifies and recognizes companies who have been successful in creating and maintaining workplace excellence.

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