The World's Greatest Bank - Commercial Banking Columbia Bank Employee Review

4.0
Jun 26, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Umpqua Bank is an incredible place to work. After 3+ years of tenure, I can see why it consistently makes it into Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Places to Work. Culture is viewed and treated as the company's #1 asset, and that is a key difference separating it from other banks.

Cons

Compensation practices are often different from department to department and they're not highly transparent. This can result in unwarranted disparity in pay from department to department.

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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
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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