Outdoorsy, the global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, has been named one of America’s Best Startup Employers in 2022 by Forbes Media – marking the third straight year Outdoorsy has been recognized on Forbes’ exclusive list of the 500 best startup companies to work for in the U.S.
In addition to being the only vehicle rental marketplace ranked in the Transportation category, Outdoorsy was the only peer-to-peer vacation rental company named on the survey.
“We’re incredibly honored to be recognized and awarded this distinction by Forbes for the third year running. We see this accolade as a testament to our team’s dedication to keep our work culture and our employee wellbeing at the forefront of every decision,” says Jeff Cavins, Outdoorsy co-founder and CEO.
Forbes and Statista, the global statistics portal and industry ranking provider, analyzed more than 7 million data points from three different criteria – employee reputation, employee satisfaction and growth – to identify its top startup employers. To be considered for the ranking, employers must have their headquarters based in the U.S., and founded between 2012 and 2019. The final list recognizes the top 500 companies based on over 8 million data points.
According to the RV Industry Association, an estimated 72 million Americans are planning to take a road trip this year. Now more than ever, travelers are turning their attention to Outdoorsy as the one-stop destination for RV and campervan travel. While prioritizing the 67 percent of first-time RVers visiting the site daily, Outdoorsy Head of People Cindy Strong says the company continues to prioritize their focus within.
“As a company, the past two years have challenged us in a good way to lead with empathy and attend to the holistic needs of our team members,” Strong said, adding that “positive results include enhancing DEIB initiatives, free mental health-provider care, and an increased budget of $5,000 per employee for team members to get out, explore the outdoors and experience Outdoorsy firsthand.”
“Outdoorsy is committed to building a positive, supportive, people-first work culture and we’ll look to continue expanding on these offerings in the year ahead,” Strong says. “Being named to the Forbes list year after year is truly an honor as our team continues to grow and find ways to better our culture and provide new opportunities for career development, recognition and self-care.”
This recognition comes on the heels of Outdoorsy ranking as one of the top lifestyle startups in the Austin, Texas, area by the Austin Business Journal.
