10 good years @ Umpqua, but now it's changing for the worse - Anonymous employee Columbia Bank Employee Review

3.0
Oct 24, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great people who care about fellow associates and clients and are nice to each other 40-hours per year of volunteer time Strong credit culture

Cons

Credit process is painful and slow Poor communication by upper management Under market pay driven by what's appropriate for the PDX market, not major metro markets in CA

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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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