Not with the times. Different work life balance between MN and Corporate offices. - Manager CoBank Employee Review

2.0
Jan 10, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Some flexibility. Casual dress.

Cons

Required in office more than any other area of the bank. Expectations of 50 hr work weeks, if not more. Understaffed. Management likes to keep staffing lean to make bottom line look good (is the feeling), which causes burn out and higher than normal turn over. Not family friendly. Hard to use vacation time. Performance ratings are not always done individually, but as a group and limited reward. Training is not developed and really has never been structured.

avatar
CoBank Response
4y
Thank you for your feedback. With the arrival of the pandemic in 2020 the bank has moved at a faster pace given some large bank projects, like offering Paycheck Protection Program for our customers. CoBank has also adjusted its working environment significantly to adjust to the remote work environment. Every role in the bank was evaluated for a hybrid status – over 95% of jobs now have hybrid flexibility to work from home. Additionally, the entire CoBank University curriculum was restructured to be offered virtually or online. As we return to the bank, we are offering a blended model of in classroom and virtual sessions, so that associates have a choice in how to attend their training. We are constantly continually evaluating the staffing needs for our teams. The bank has made changes to accommodate new work demands, are actively prioritizing work and is committed to continuing that business practice to make work life balance a priority for our team.

Explore other reviews about CoBank

5.0
Jan 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and teams to work alongside

Cons

no cons at all here

1.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Financially speaking CoBank is a stable company. The yearly bonus payout is competitive,

Cons

It's referred to as "CoBank nice" which is another way of saying it's a passive-aggressive culture. If you dislike endless meetings, this environment can be frustrating. Strong resistance to change at the leadership levels - despite claims of being focused on transformation, real progress is very limited. Extremely slow pace. Recent months have brought significant organizational and leadership changes, but very little acknowledgement about the impact those changes have on associates. PTO is definitely not competitive.

3
avatar
CoBank Response
2mo
Thank you for raising these concerns and for sharing your feedback. We agree that bonus payouts are an important part of overall compensation, and we remain committed to offering competitive rewards to our associates. Transparency and trust are priorities, and we’re continuing to strengthen communication and collaboration across the organization. We truly appreciate your willingness to speak up—perspectives like yours are essential as we work to improve together!
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All