Disappointing - not the best time to work for Umpqua - Anonymous Columbia Bank Employee Review

1.0
Jan 13, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

-Many talented coworkers -Challenging work -Free mug/snacks for first week being mandated back into office (sarcasm)

Cons

-Talented coworkers leaving the bank due to recent changes causing strain on those who remain. -Too much work, not enough people to do it. -Mandating return to office, very specific rules (must work at least 3 day/8hrs in office, monitoring of badge swipes, unless 30 miles away, no consideration for long commutes in metro areas, an employee on the same team with same job 29 miles away must go in but other 30 miles away can be remote) -Removed annual bonus in exchange for a base pay increase at a smaller percent. -Difficult to advance, lack of support from upper management -General low morale and a sense that employees are just a number. -Forcing a "culture" and packaging things as flexible and beneficial to employees that clearly are not.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Columbia Banking System has been a great place to work for thus far. The environment is enjoyable and the company itself is virtuous.

Cons

There is quite a bit of downtime in-between customers, but this is also a pro because it means there is ample opportunity to get more customers through the door and banking with us.

2.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great People, generous Vacation and Sick time, and decent facilities.

Cons

Poor communication from leadership. Typical "Good ol' Boys Club" type politics, and too many convoluted policies and procedures to keep up. Hard workers are awarded with more work, while others are allowed to skate by under the radar.

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