Gone so far downhill since Columbia took over - Anonymous employee Columbia Bank Employee Review

2.0
Mar 14, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Healthcare is decent, 401k investment options good.

Cons

Return to office after we killed it thru COVID and proved we could do it. Employee survey was a joke, they all act like employees love all the changes and I didn't know a single person who did. Talented people are jumping ship and those remaining are so confused. Mid managers don't even know the current direction the bank is going in. Treading water with no insight into the future is no way to work. Wait and see with no plan. Oh and the layoffs since many departments aren't busy at all.

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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
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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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