Pros
Depending on the team, Columbia Bank is a great place to work. Most of the management genuinely care for their team members. Many teams support curiosity, so continuing education and increasing business skills is encouraged, so there's opportunity to grow as a professional.
Cons
Following the Umpqua/Columbia merger, the executive team decided to require approximately 95% of the workforce to return to office-based work, including some roles that were hired as fully remote during the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made the Monday after an associate survey concluded, which raised concerns among some associates about the timing of the decision. The return-to-office policy significantly impacted many associates' work arrangements, leading to the departure of some talent. The executive team's explanations for the policy evolved over time, contributing to skepticism among some associates. Approximately one year later, a subsequent associate survey was conducted, but no public acknowledgment of associate's concerns regarding the shift in company culture was considered. Not even a single remake.