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Columbia Sportswear is a company that manufactures and distributes outerwear and sportswear. read more
Columbia Sportswear Company Culture
Columbia Sportswear Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Columbia Sportswear's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
B+Environment
C+eNPS
C+CEO Rating
CCompensation
CColumbia Sportswear CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Timothy Boyle
65 /100
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Diversity at Columbia Sportswear
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Columbia Sportswear have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Columbia Sportswear
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Columbia Sportswear have rated CEO Rating, Office Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Columbia Sportswear eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-7
Columbia Sportswear employees are -7% more likely to recommend Columbia Sportswear as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 45% | Detractors |
Working at Columbia Sportswear
Working at Columbia Sportswear is rated below average by 215 employees, across various culture dimensions. Columbia Sportswear employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Executive Team and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Columbia Sportswear’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Portland. See below in detail how working at Columbia Sportswear was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Columbia Sportswear
C
Overall Company Culture at Columbia Sportswear is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Columbia Sportswear ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Columbia Sportswear Employee Reviews
Out of 205 Columbia Sportswear employee reviews, 61% were positive. The remaining 39% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Columbia Sportswear improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 61% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 39% |
Positive Reviews From Columbia Sportswear Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Other store manager peers support each other
- What are some of the best things about your team?They care about each other
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Transparency, willing to fight, great listeners, etc.
Constructive Feedback From Columbia Sportswear Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The person doing the discrimination addressed
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Employees that have work there for long period of time have to share hours they get no health insurance benefits no bonuses and we do just as much as a managers
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?One manager ruins the whole enviroment
Columbia Sportswear Company Information
Columbia Sportswear Company Overview
Columbia Sportswear is a company that manufactures and distributes outerwear and sportswear.
Columbia Sportswear Mission, Vision & Values
Columbia Sportswear Mission & Values
At Columbia Sportswear, our mission is to design and deliver authentic, outdoor, high-value products for active consumers of all ages.
| Headquarter | Portland, OR United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.columbia.com |
| Founding Date | 1938 |
| Tel | (800) 622-6953 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | COLM |
Columbia Sportswear Competitors
Columbia Sportswear competitors include Nike, Patagonia, The North Face, and Under Armour. Columbia Sportswear ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Columbia Sportswear compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Columbia Sportswear employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Columbia Sportswear report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
74% of Columbia Sportswear employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Columbia Sportswear employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of Columbia Sportswear employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Columbia Sportswear employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
55% of Columbia Sportswear employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Columbia Sportswear Employees
215 employees at Columbia Sportswear have reviewed Columbia Sportswear across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 215 Columbia Sportswear employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Columbia Sportswear are not very pleased with their total compensation at Columbia Sportswear, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Columbia Sportswear are generally satisfied with their team. 215 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Columbia Sportswear are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Columbia Sportswear believe the environment at Columbia Sportswear is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Columbia Sportswear is comfortably fast. About 72% of the employees at Columbia Sportswear work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Columbia Sportswear are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Columbia Sportswear - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Columbia Sportswear is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Columbia Sportswear employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Columbia Sportswear KPIs and OKRs
At Columbia Sportswear 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Columbia Sportswear's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 Columbia Sportswear employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Columbia Sportswear CEO & Leadership
Columbia Sportswear CEO - Timothy Boyle
65 /100
Timothy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Timothy in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Portland. Timothy Boyle’s employees rank Columbia Sportswear in the Top 20% for Office Culture, in the Top 50% for Environment, and in the Bottom 45% for Compensation. Boyle is generally unpopular with Columbia Sportswear employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by Non-Binary employees and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Columbia Sportswear’s competitors, Timothy Boyle ranks below both The North Face CEO Todd Spaletto and Nike CEO John Donahoe.
Columbia Sportswear Leadership
The Columbia Sportswear Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Timothy Boyle, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary Peter Bragdon, and Sr. Vice President North America Sales Dean Rurak
Timothy Boyle CEO / President
Timothy Boyle serves as the CEO / President of Columbia Sportswear.
Peter Bragdon Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
Peter Bragdon serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary of... read more
Dean Rurak Sr. Vice President North America Sales
Dean Rurak serves as the Sr. Vice President North America Sales of Columbia Sportswear Company. Dean started at Columbia... read more
Lisa Kulok Sr. Vice President Global Supply Chain Operations
Lisa Kulok serves as the Sr. Vice President Global Supply Chain Operations of Columbia Sportswear Company. Lisa started... read more
Franco Fogliato Executive Vice President & General Manager AMERICAS
Franco Fogliato serves as the Executive Vice President & General Manager AMERICAS of Columbia Sportswear Company. Franco... read more
Jessica Carbullido VP Total Rewards & HR Operations
Jessica Carbullido serves as the VP Total Rewards & HR Operations of Columbia Sportswear Company. Jessica started at... read more
Lori Berley Vp of Sales
Lori Berley serves as the Vp of Sales of Columbia Sportswear.
Ethan Pochman Vice President, Global Brand Marketing | Columbia
Ethan Pochman serves as the Vice President, Global Brand Marketing | Columbia of Columbia Sportswear Company. Ethan... read more
Amber Dube Sr. Director, Global Brand Environments & Marketing Operations
Amber Dube serves as the Sr. Director, Global Brand Environments & Marketing Operations of Columbia Sportswear Company.... read more
Columbia Sportswear Salaries
How much does Columbia Sportswear pay?
How much do people at Columbia Sportswear get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Columbia Sportswear is $117,454, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,888, or $51 per hour.
At Columbia Sportswear, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $223,573 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,497 annually. Average Columbia Sportswear salaries by department include: HR at $115,209, Finance at $84,234, Sales at $147,475, and Marketing at $127,904. Half of Columbia Sportswear salaries are above $106,888.
101 employees at Columbia Sportswear rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 301 ratings) while 94 employees at Columbia Sportswear rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 99 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Columbia Sportswear employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Business Analyst, Director of Operations, and Executive Assistant. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Columbia Sportswear employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $105k | $105k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $276k | $276k | 100th Percentile |
$117,454*
Average Compensation
$106,888*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Columbia Sportswear Salaries by City
Columbia Sportswear Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Columbia Sportswear
Diverse employees at Columbia Sportswear score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Columbia Sportswear in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Columbia Sportswear across various culture dimensions.
At Columbia, we create enduring, iconic, and innovative products that enable people to enjoy the outdoors longer. We combine our approach to product creation with our commitment to our consumers, communities, and the environment. We want you to be proud to wear our products any time you step into the outdoors. Stakeholder input is invaluable to the continuous improvement of our programs at Columbia and I invite you to participate in making our programs better by providing your feedback at [email protected].,
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Columbia Sportswear Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Columbia Sportswear PTO
Columbia Sportswear's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Columbia Sportswear's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Columbia Sportswear's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Columbia Sportswear Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Columbia Sportswear on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 37% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 20% | |
Engineering | 10% | |
Marketing | 7% | |
IT | 5% | |
Other | 22% |
Candidates By Location
Portland | 54% | |
|---|---|---|
Salem | 5% | |
Denver | 2% | |
Hillsboro | 2% | |
Kelso | 2% | |
Other | 34% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Columbia Sportswear
Who is the CEO of Columbia Sportswear?
Columbia Sportswear CEO is Timothy Boyle, their score by employees is 65
What is Columbia Sportswear eNPS?
The eNPS for Columbia Sportswear is -7
What is the salary for Recruiter in Columbia Sportswear?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 92k
What are the salaries in the Design in Columbia Sportswear?
The average salaries for Design in Columbia Sportswear is 115k
Who are Columbia Sportswear competitors?
Columbia Sportswear main competitors are Nike, Patagonia, The North Face, Under Armour
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