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OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL We'll try just about anything once. This entrepreneurial spirit is how Columbia Hospitality got its start. As a trusted partner of the Port of Seattle, having planned and executed many events for them, they asked Columbia CEO and Founder, John Oppenheimer, if he knew anyone who would be a good operator for the soon-to-be-built Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Having no management experience, naturally, John said, “Yes, US!” When asked why, his response was, “Because we’ve never done it before, but no one knows what your clients want better than us!” We got the job, and we still have that job decades later. read more
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Columbia Hospitality Employee Reviews

Out of 1077 Columbia Hospitality employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Columbia Hospitality improve their work culture. The Finance team, with 100% positive reviews, reports the best experience at Columbia Hospitality compared to all other departments at the company. The Product team offered the most constructive feedback, with 36% of that department's reviews constructive in nature.

What do you like best about the leadership team?

Leadership Reviews

They treat me as a person and they ask and value my opinion on how things at my property are run. They allow me to use my experience and knowledge to help make the property a better place for me and my team members.

Review from Admin Dept

Engage and supportive leaders of the company

Review from HR Dept

The mentoring skills are of exceptional quality

Review from Operations Dept

Their actions convey that my opinion matters. Their approach to the project at hand is that we work in it as a team. They have moved past titles and office locations to work as a team to do a great job together.

Review from Operations Dept

They are approachable, accessible and truly seem to care about the team.

Review from HR Dept

What does the leadership team need to get better at?

Leadership Reviews

In short, communication and general leadership skills.

Review from Customer Success Dept

Our gm needs to actually listen to opinions and set aside his pride and admit when hes wrong. Help people grow instead of creating some bs position then trying to act like our raises are so grest but then pay only 1000 less anually to a new role. Total slap in the face. And im "on the fast track" ha

Review from Operations Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

Leadership needs improve communication and treat employees with dignity and respect.

Review from Marketing Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

Communication for one I was laid off after 2months despite being told the property was staying open during the renovation and was given 17days to find a new job. With no guarantee of a position once it's reopened that's a terrible way to treat your employees

Review from Customer Support Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

Management for the most part is helpful now. Our new front desk manager is hands on and helps us a lot as we need it. I think in general upper mangement is too worried about saving the company money. Not about keeping their employees happy or keeping them.

Review from Operations Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

What is the best part about your compensation package?

Compensation Reviews

Columbia Hospitality thinks outside the box when providing benefits. There are the regular benefits like health insurance, 401K, Incentives... but they also do a great job providing access to other benefits like gym memberships, pet insurance, discounts on hotel stays and much more.

Review from Admin Dept

The ability to take time off when I want it

Review from Operations Dept

Not sure at this time.

Review from Operations Dept

Great medical, dental, vision coverage!

Review from HR Dept

Above market, always improving with yearly trends

Review from Executive Dept

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

Compensation Reviews

We are never given reviews, managers rarely talk to us other than to complain. As for compensation, a raise is needed every position, the list of tasks that we do grows daily but not our pay.

Review from Customer Success Dept

Not paying all managers the same.

Review from Executive Dept

More salary transparency throughout the company and more standardization around merit increase.

Review from Sales Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

Believe in your own values. Treat everyone even the team members that are below you with care and appreciation. The higher ups never talk to workers. I can be let go to lack of knowledge on your end. I see it time and time again here

Review from Customer Success Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

I feel undervalued because ive been told many times how great i am but i am not wver rewarded or even thanked or appreciated. Our gm plays favorites and loves other privledged people but looks down on anyone else

Review from Operations Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

What are some of the best things about your team?

Team Reviews

They feel engaged and happy. We feel like we are "ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen". Everyone pitches in regardless of their department. We feel like a team!

Review from Admin Dept

We all get along very well and help each other out

Review from Operations Dept

The positive environment that is created.

Review from Operations Dept

They are trustworthy and produce exceptional work. But importantly, just an amazing group of people that care about what they do and for one another.

Review from HR Dept

We treat each other as family

Review from Operations Dept

What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?

Team Reviews

There are some employees that do the absolute bare minimum but are promised high positions while the ones doing the work get micromanaged. It would be useful if these employees took pride in their work.

Review from Customer Success Dept

One can't focus to save her life but gets tasked with the most then forgets half another threatens to pepper spray anyone he feels is or will be a problem one can't see and cleans rooms.... do I need to continue

Review from Customer Support Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

Better attitudes about being at work.

Review from Sales Dept

Show up on time, take initiative to learn more about the job.

Review from Customer Support Dept

Be open to feedback, constructive criticism and abandon the need to be comfortable in daily decisions. Work is hard. Life is hard. Get out of your comfort zones.

Review from Engineering Dept

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

Environment Reviews

Inclusion. Ours is an industry of many backgrounds and many different cultures. Columbia Hospitality goes the extra mile to make everyone feel included and seen.

Review from Admin Dept

We focus on having fun. It is really important to make that a key initiative at a workplace.

Review from Operations Dept

That the officers make their rounds and speak to the team.

Review from Operations Dept

Its very accepting, diverse, fosters a place to grow and learn dailh.

Review from Admin Dept

They have a committment to excellence and genuinely care about people

What needs to change to make the company culture better?

Environment Reviews

Promote based on work ethic not personal relationships. Schedule based off work ethic and ability to complete tasks not based off personal relationships. Communicate early and effectively and preciesly. Pay more!

Review from Customer Support Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

Fair compensation for the amount of work we are doing. Also the amount of support from corporate when taking on a new business/property.

Review from Sales Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

What did you like most about the interview process?

Interviews Reviews

Easy process and was kept in the loop with every step of the process

Review from HR Dept

The thoroughness and professionalism of the interview process stood out. It provided a comprehensive assessment, fair evaluation, and allowed for meaningful interactions. The emphasis on aligning values and goals created a positive and engaging experience.

Review from HR Dept

Ease of conversation with the hiring manager

The vision for outside of the box employment.

Review from HR Dept

That I got the opportunity to meet senior leaders.

Review from Operations Dept

What would you improve about your company's interview process?

Interviews Reviews

no improvement needed in this area

Review from Product Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

What makes you most happy at work?

Outlook Reviews

The honesty of the team when it comes to genuinely liking our team members and wanting to succeed and support each other. It is refreshing to see.

Review from Admin Dept

The people and the beauty of the property

Review from Operations Dept

The goals to collectively grow the company to a large extent on its reputation as a company of good people

Review from Operations Dept

Getting to do what i love for awesome owners and Columbia

Review from Admin Dept

Solving problesm is very satisfying, and working with the people

What's going wrong and how can it be improved?

Outlook Reviews

I feel as though I am not taken seriously as a woman, constantly undermined and undervalued. I'm not sure it can be improved at this point

Review from Customer Success Dept

better treatment, opportunity for growth, appreciation, and recognition for those who put in the hard work

Review from Admin Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

Manager is negligent and rude to staff. There is no consistency to the scheduling or assigned duties. The only fix is to start over with a new manager and structure

Review from Customer Support Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

The manager and Spa leader need to learn how to talk to their employees and to not talk behind their backs.

Review from Customer Success Dept

Not enough diversity in leadership - these same people (white men) not attending things like DEI book club or CH Cares events.

Review from Marketing Dept · See Columbia Hospitality's Response

What do you like best about your company?

Outlook Reviews

Collaborative environment, creativity, and focus on professional development.

Review from HR Dept

What would you most like to see improved at your company?

Outlook Reviews

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