Disconnected leadership that doesn't understand technology - Software Engineer Columbia Sportswear Employee Review

1. The CEO is completely and unapologetically against remote work. 2. The technology group (CDT) has been heavily persecuted for more than a year. Leaders fired, layoffs, yes men installed, and a shift to short term focus. 3. Return to office was mandated for 4 days a week starting in January. If you left Portland, return or resign. 4. Promotions are extremely rare. 5. Annual raises, if you get one, often lag behind inflation. 6. Bonus requirements keep increasing and payouts keep decreasing. 7. Leadership pushes a burdensome goal system with quarterly recaps that provides no value because it doesn't lead to new opportunities or raises. 8. During annual reviews, the criteria is extremely high for exceeding expectations. Only a incredibly small percentage obtain it and the rest meet expectations by default, which is devastating after going above and beyond. 9. The company is having an identity crisis. It's constantly trying to be hip with various stunts to gain social media hype. 10. The leadership feigns understanding of employee troubles but then frequently takes no action or takes action that makes things worse. 11. Leadership is actively pushing roles offshore. They now have a technology center in India. 12. Definitely do not come here if you are looking to grow your career. Your career and compensation will remain relatively stagnant. It's been a known problem for a decade.