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President and CEO, L.L.Bean

Hi everyone! For the third year in a row, L.L.Bean is taking a break from posting on social media during Mental Health Awareness Awareness Month in May (in the US…maybe around the world too?). Instead we encourage our followers to prioritize time outside - something we take seriously - and something I love to do! All of our employees receive Outdoor Experience Days - paid time off to enjoy the outdoors. In 2023, our employees spent about 78,000 hours hiking, paddling, cycling and more. L.L.Bean also partners with incredible organizations like Mental Health America to increase access to outdoor programs in communities across the country. These efforts pay off. I’ve had the privilege of seeing our employees, customers and members of our communities reignite their passions and renew their personal purpose in the great outdoors. This month, I encourage all of you to seek out your own adventure..big or small. Set a goal. Explore new areas. Or simply step outside, breathe in the restoration and see what a difference it can make!! Cheers all and please take care of yourself…truly Your Self.

Nick Dimichino

Social @ Stripe | Startup Advisor | Chief Pasta Officer

9mo

Damn. Y'all hiring?

Melody Caban

Putting Profit & Purpose Back In Your Museum Store

9mo

Love to see a company not just talk the talk but walk the walk (and hike the hike). Nothing like the sense of reconnecting with myself and all life through nature.

Hannah Giardino

Helping creatives and businesses reach their full potential on social media

9mo

Love to see a company walk the walk!!

Elysha Vega

Social Impact │ Employee Engagement │ Senior Program Manager, VP at Citi Volunteers

9mo

What an outstanding commitment that aligns with your brand values. Coming back from a week in Palm Desert for business, I carved out an opportunity to enjoy time outdoors by myself with no cellphone. I can only describe those hours at sunset as a transformative experience. It was me, the desert, and the open sky. Those few hours replenished my soul. Being a city native from the East Coast, time outdoors here is a bit different. But my walks during my commute are also among my favorite parts of the week. I can see so much value in Outdoor Experience Days and commend L.L. Bean for taking such an intentional approach to wellness for your colleagues and community.

Jenn Yeatman

Passionate about building brands and creating heroes!

9mo

Love the idea of Outdoor Experience Days! Cheers!

Incredible to see companies recognize that while social media never sleeps, people can and should. We're here to help, lean on us :)

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9mo

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Hiba Aouadi

Freelance graphic designer | Expert in Social Media, SEO & Content Marketing | Driving Growth Through Creativity

9mo

The idea of getting paid time off to be outdoors is such a wonderful way to prioritize mental health. It's refreshing to see a company recognizing the importance of taking care of employees' well-being in this way.

Jenna Celmer

Can’t be half a gangster

9mo

I’ll email you June 1 about disseminating these unique culture differentiators

Cheri Lantz

I find you talent that "fits" your unique culture specializing in Sales, Product Development, Design, Marketing and Ecommerce!

9mo

I love Outdoor Experience Days! It lines up with the brand and speaks to core values of the company. Congratulations and well done!

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