ICF reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(693 total reviews)
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John Wasson

83% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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1.0
Feb 25, 2023

Hot mess

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Pros

Initial hype when you join is fun

Cons

Several poorly organized projects, with gross mismanagement from Leadership, down... especially at the Director level. There will be up to 25 people on a team, several people with roles at the Manager level and they refuse to contribute to the project. I was led to believe that the agility of my team was '3/5'. It was closer to 0.5/5. When I brought this to the attention of several different 'leaders' on the project, I would hear 'Yeah, we should work on that' and nothing would change. At some point, I tried to improve certain processes across the team and I was met with hostility from someone at the Director level, it became uncomfortable to work here and without a job lined up, I decided it was better to ultimately quit because I was being micro-managed and essentially harassed in what I feel was a retaliatory way. I asked HR in my exit interview if they could waive the sign-on bonus, since it was supposed to be a means for them to increase my pay since it was lower than what I was previously making and I didnt feel like I was told the truth about the company during my interviews. They waited a day and just turned down the request without any real reason. I think a company like this is just unethical and probably best to be avoided. Even if you are looking for something in the short term, contracting is probably a better option to stay afloat.

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ICF Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We value honest and open conversations—even when it’s hard. Employees are encouraged to reach out to their HR Business Partners or Ethics Hotline - this input shapes our strategies and helps move us forward. We hope you provided your feedback before your departure. - KZ
3.0
Feb 16, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

*Good people to work with *A diversity of projects and industries

Cons

No bonuses for staff below director level. This is absolutely ridiculous for the industry.

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ICF Response
3y
Thank you for adding your review. Everyone has a unique perspective of what bonuses and unique perks mean to them. We invest in our employees as entire person—body, mind, career, community, and finances. If you are looking for community, we have Employee Community Networks that create connection. If you're looking for recognition, we have platforms that translate appreciation to cash, gifts, or travel (tax free). No matter your preferences and interests, we offer programs you can choose to take part or not based on your needs and interests. --- LL
4.0
Feb 12, 2023

Not the best, not the worst

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Pros

Flexibility, ability to work from home, friendly team.

Cons

Pay is low compared to industry standards, there is an expectation for you to always be “on” and available nights and weekends.

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ICF Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It’s great to hear you enjoy the flexibility as we strive to create an environment where people feel they have balance in their work life. It's important to discuss and set reasonable expectations with the team - when should people expect to be online, what are the core hours of work, and what is the expectation of work in the short and long term. ICF annually audits its salaries and compensation against other industries to ensure they are fair and competitive. Coming into a company and negotiating the compensation package you desire is not easy. If you are not satisfied with your work hours and would like to seek additional compensation, prepare for an impact conversation with your manager to discuss what’s needed to get you there. - KZ
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