Skip to contentSkip to footer
      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Columbia Bank

      Engaged Employer

      Columbia Bank reviews

      2.8

      33% would recommend to a friend

      (965 total reviews)
      avatar

      Clint Stein

      30% approve of CEO

      28% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.9

      Work/Life balance

      2.8

      Compensation and benefits

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.7

      Culture & values

      2.4

      Senior management

      Columbia Bank has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 965 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Columbia Bank employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      965 reviews
      1.0
      Feb 21, 2016

      Umpqua

      Universal associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      40 hours a year to volunteer. Good medical and dental plan. 401 K. Weekends off

      Cons

      I used to work for Sterling Bank and we "merged" with Umpqua Bank. Honestly I hate it. Management is horrible. If you have a problem you can go to higher management cause they don't care. It took 8 months to FINALLY hire someone after being short handed. I was pregnant at the time too and it was stressful. Also, as a formerly sterling employee, I make less than what Umpqua bank people make even if they just get hired. I've been with the bank 3 years. It could just be me, but I don't recommend working there.

      4.0
      Feb 6, 2016

      great company but one person made me walk away, no... run

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I had an outstanding manager! The 40 hrs of volunteer hours is for real and was enjoyable, I was even allowed to telecommute one day a week to avoid working next to a particular co-worker. And the pay was excellent!! I was well compensated. First time in my 19 yr working career I actually had an exit interview. That was impressive.

      Cons

      My co-worker was a virtual nightmare to work with. This co-worker was extremely insecure, a compulsive liar (...ok that may be too harsh, let's just say she had no problem speculating and making conjectures even on topics she knew nothing about...). She also stated at one point that I was there so she could go on vacation. She also was extremely upset that I helped out on a late night after hours issue when she was on call. I was told by her that when she was on call I was not to help out on issues no one else should help out. Had it not been for this one person I would still be there and I would be very happy. In my 19 yr career I have never had to work with such a twisted individual. I feel like it is just a matter of time before my manager says she is gone, we'll see...

      1.0
      Jun 18, 2014

      Hard work not enough pay and politics decides who moves ahead

      Universal associate ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good incentives, get to learn everything in banking as entry level employees, fun events

      Cons

      Way too much work put on shoulders of employees with embarrassing pay rate and nonexistent promotions. Politics decides who gets what not how hard you work

      Viewing 121 - 123 of 965 Reviews
      Related searches: Columbia Bank jobs | Columbia Bank salaries | Columbia Bank benefits | Columbia Bank interviews
      ReviewsColumbia Bank reviews

      Glassdoor has 1,000 Columbia Bank reviews submitted anonymously by Columbia Bank employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Columbia Bank is right for you.