Good people, too much bureaucracy - Anonymous employee ICF Employee Review

3.0
Apr 17, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

people, subject matter, interesting projects, opportunities to travel

Cons

salaries, bureaucracy, lots of layers of approval, health insurance too DC focused

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ICF Response
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Dear current employee, We appreciate the review and are glad to hear that you value the team your work with. Please be sure to surface your concerns to your direct manager or the Benefits & Compensation team. They would welcome suggestions and the opportunity to discuss your recommendations further.

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