Not close to being the Worlds Greatest Bank - Mid Management Columbia Bank Employee Review

1.0
Feb 25, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

THERE ARE NONE.

Cons

The whole company is managed by fear of reprisal and it starts and comes from the top with the current CEO. There is no coordination of effort between Executive management which trickles down to department heads, with everyone afraid of giving up some power to the other. All of this has destroyed the moral of the employee base and efficiency of all operations. It is reflected in the customer service in all areas, from the retail service to online banking and all lending platforms. Until there is a change in management and style of managing so that we can get back to the promise to use the "best of the best" in people and processes that we went into the merger thinking was going to happen, this organization is doomed.

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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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