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Columbia Sportswear reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(298 total reviews)
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Tim Boyle

68% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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3.0
Feb 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Unlimited time off that lives up to the promise so far (within reason). 2. Work doesn't usually go beyond 8am to 5:30pm.

Cons

1. The CEO is completely and unapologetically against remote work. 2. The technology group (CDT) has been heavily persecuted for more than a year. Leaders fired, layoffs, yes men installed, and a shift to short term focus. 3. Return to office was mandated for 4 days a week starting in January. If you left Portland, return or resign. 4. Promotions are extremely rare. 5. Annual raises, if you get one, often lag behind inflation. 6. Bonus requirements keep increasing and payouts keep decreasing. 7. Leadership pushes a burdensome goal system with quarterly recaps that provides no value because it doesn't lead to new opportunities or raises. 8. During annual reviews, the criteria is extremely high for exceeding expectations. Only a incredibly small percentage obtain it and the rest meet expectations by default, which is devastating after going above and beyond. 9. The company is having an identity crisis. It's constantly trying to be hip with various stunts to gain social media hype. 10. The leadership feigns understanding of employee troubles but then frequently takes no action or takes action that makes things worse. 11. Leadership is actively pushing roles offshore. They now have a technology center in India. 12. Definitely do not come here if you are looking to grow your career. Your career and compensation will remain relatively stagnant. It's been a known problem for a decade.

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Columbia Sportswear Response
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3.0
Jan 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

great people, fun atmosphere. steady pay

Cons

no bonuses, no dentail, no medical

2.0
Jan 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay good benefits if your hired on through Columbia.

Cons

Long hours and efficiency demands that are unreasonable even at a quick pace.

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