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Columbia Sportswear

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They'll sell you on culture and then never deliver. - Anonymous employee Columbia Sportswear Employee Review

1.0
Jul 16, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The employee store and ability to extend employee discounts to friends and family.

Cons

Poor leadership at the top creates an environment of political games that are neither productive or rewarding. If you decide to take advantage of things like volleyball rather than working 18 hour days your career will suffer.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Positive environment, great training, pride in products and technology.

Cons

Seasonal employees get "up to 25 hours" but I have only been scheduled up to 15 hours a week.

3.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good work-life balance and benefits.

Cons

What was once a pro for culture has now become a con. Uncertainty due to massive layoffs. Remote work has been largely eliminated, and thus flexibility has decreased signficantly. Offshore and AI initiatives to reduce local US workforce. Although collaboration is encouraged, departments are siloed and operate independently which causes significant inefficiencies costing the company millions of dollars. Diversity is also lacking in a number of departments. Over reliance on external consultants instead of leveraging internal expertise.

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