Is the name worth it? - Anonymous employee ICF Employee Review

3.0
May 7, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great office space and fun people. Good to work for a well known consulting firm with a nice reputation. Projects can be exciting depending on your client.

Cons

Stagnant. Standstill. There are some people who are promoted every year and others who wait 5 years to go up one-level. Definitely a game of favorites. You can get a great review every year but they'll tell you that you are doing as expected....so if you're a high performer be ready to hear that that's what they expect of you always. No bonus a few years in a row because the company isn't meeting their targets.

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Dear current employee, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Feel free to reach out to your direct manager or Human Resources Business Partner to discuss your concerns about compensation and promotions. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your recommendations in more detail.

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