World's Worst Employer! - AML Investigations Analyst Columbia Bank Employee Review

1.0
Jun 24, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Great co-workers who band together and support each other despite management and a human resources department that encourages division and drama.

Cons

Old school management & HR department. You will be rewarded for being lazy and telling management what they want to hear and ostracized if you try to bring any real value or give ANY opinion even slightly contradictory to that of management.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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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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