ICW Group reviews

In no particular order: Parking situation at the new office is terrible. Not enough spaces and the one's that are there are too narrow. Several cars have been damaged. New open floor plan was designed to foster collaboration but instead is loud and not conducive to working, especially if you need to concentrate. People are more likely to stand around socializing instead of working. In some places lighting is too dark, in some places too bright. Break rooms are right in the work space and too close to areas where people work. Smelly food drifts throughout the work space. Inexplicable tours are conducted throughout the day making you feel like you're in a zoo. C level folks wander around with sour looks on their face. The IT department is under new leadership. So far not impressed or encouraged by the direction they seem to be headed. There seems to be a lot more secrecy amongst upper management and decisions are being made that appear to be more ego-driven and self-serving than anything else. Favoritism is rampant, alienating those that are not among the chosen few but hard-working nonetheless. Upper management has been known to openly rundown and criticize Co-workers and subordinates.

Today's progressive companies strive to find ways to KEEP employees happy, motivated, enthusiastic. ICW must teach management to continually point out negatives, ways to improve, assuming this will inspire employees. It tends to have the negative impact as turnover is high. "Going away" parties are common. Those who leave often reach back for former co-workers who also feel overwhelmed and under appreciated. Work-life balance is NOT a priority and much is expected. Employees simply do not trust management.