Columbia Bank is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for a third consecutive year. The prestigious designation is based entirely on an anonymous employee survey, where employees share their experience working at Columbia Bank. This year, a notable 82% of employees said it’s a “great” place to work – which ranks 25% higher than the average U.S. company.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. According to the 2025 Great Place to Work Trust Index™ Survey, 91% of Columbia Bank employees said that when they join the company, they are made to feel welcome. This result underscores the bank’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where new team members feel valued from the start.
“We are honored to be recognized as a Great Place To Work-Certified™ organization for the third consecutive year,” said Thomas J. Kemly, President and CEO of Columbia Bank. “This achievement reflects the strength of our workplace culture and the dedication of our employees, who consistently go above and beyond to serve our customers and communities. By attracting, retaining, and developing talented individuals, we continue uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, competitive products, and meaningful community support.”
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Columbia Bank stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
To review Columbia Bank’s Great Place to Work profile, please visit https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7039738.
For additional information on Columbia Bank’s open roles, visit https://www.columbiabankonline.com/careers.
