Unstable leadership - Director Columbia Bank Employee Review

1.0
Nov 19, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Coworkers are kind and caring

Cons

Leadership post-merger is full of couture roles and a quite literal amateur hour of financial bumbles and leadership missteps. Leadership has lied outright to analysts. Pay is below industry standard for most levels and above industry standard for executives. Why is there a corporate plane flying from Tacoma to Portland?

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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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