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Columbia Sportswear

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Columbia Sportswear reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,322 total reviews)
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Tim Boyle

68% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Columbia Sportswear has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,322 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbia Sportswear employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews
3.0
Mar 5, 2025

Going down the tubes

Recommend
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Pros

Great health benefits. Lots of time off available for HQ salaried FTE as long as manager approves. Really nice coworkers and supportive management if you’re lucky. Work life balance is decent, at least on my team. I think all of the above varies depending on your department/team.

Cons

ELT has lofty goals but isn’t willing to invest in the right technologies to achieve them. Decisions often seem to come out of nowhere and the communication can be very poorly executed. Occasional surveys to pulse check employee sentiment seem pointless when we don’t see any change. I’ll echo another reviewers sentiment that if another in office day is added then I’ll be looking for the exit pretty quickly. Given that pay is low at CSC compared with industry peers, I’m not sure there would be enough pros to keep me on board if you force us back in office. Columbia is a cheap company. One could argue that creates stability, but it can also be very frustrating.

3.0
Mar 4, 2025

Leadership Hierarchy

Recommend
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Pros

Good people and good teams Holidays Benefits

Cons

Heavy hierarchy with leadership often getting in their own way. Tops down decision making that eliminates all empowerment. And rumors of RTO with little communication addressing it.

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Columbia Sportswear Response
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Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention. We remain dedicated to fostering a supportive work environment for all our employees. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us identify areas where we can make positive changes. We appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts and contribute to our ongoing growth.
3.0
Mar 4, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

no restrictive dress code, pretty flexible hours

Cons

at least for me the managers didn't train me when it came to returns and got mad when i messed up a return.

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Columbia Sportswear Response
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Thank you for sharing your insights regarding your experience at Columbia Sportswear Company. We appreciate your contribution and perspective. We have carefully evaluated your comments and take them seriously. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we strive to enhance our operations and foster a positive work environment.
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