A dedicated community bank that has some room for improvement. - Personal Banker Columbia Bank Employee Review

3.0
Feb 16, 2015
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Pros

Very community oriented. Customers are also very loyal to the bank as a whole because of this. Columbia bank truly is a Washington bank and it shows.

Cons

Wages are not competitive at all. (People go to other financial institutions all the time because of this.) Also, the technology is completely outdated for 2015. Everything (and I mean everything) is still paper. It's time to graduate to the digital world please.

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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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