Washington Federal really cares about its employees! - Human Resources WaFd Bank Employee Review

5.0
30 Jun 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Beyond amazing overall compensation package! Can't beat the low premiums and high coverage! Free preventative, free diagnostic testing (MRIs, x-rays, CT scans). The company has paid the rising premiums costs for the last few years without passing the additional cost onto the employees. Even this year when the premium increased it was very minimal. I have family that pays much higher premiums with coverage not even a fraction of what we get offered! The 401K offered is better than anywhere else as well. Currently with a qualified employee's contribution of only 4% the company contributes 11%. Can't find that anywhere else! Our CEO is amazing and cares about making sure the employees and clients are well taken care of. What other CEO travels to branches and remembers your name after only meeting you once! His vision for Washington Federal is strong and with his guidance Washington Federal will continue being in the top!! Washington Federal gives you the tools and ability to grow within the company. If you put in the effort, so will Washington Federal! If you're looking for a company that you will be retiring from, look for further! Washington Federal is here for the long haul!

Cons

Honestly, I can't think of any cons of working with Washington Federal. I've never worked for a company that cares this much about its employees. I'm very fortunate to love where I work!

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Primarily remote work. Decent PTO after the 4th year.

Cons

Limited staffing and limiting overtime opportunities until the bitter end of potentially missing deadlines, which you are guilted into working. 2% "raise" every January and ZERO merit raises. Gutted profit sharing and profitability bonuses over time. Most recent bonus, which is tied to net profit after dividends, was given a result when the scale was never published. All previous bonuses had a floor-to-ceiling profit scale that showed the targets months in advance of the end of the bonus period.

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