Do not be wooed by the term "flexible work" - Technical Specialist ICF Employee Review

2.0
4 Mar 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Initially the company offered unlimited potential, and I was thoroughly excited to be part of the team. Was given good pay with decent benefits - but a downgrade in benefits, and a promise of the company supporting training and development tracks, that can be reviewed, and a "buddy"/mentor system.

Cons

Sub-par office culture ; toxicity and alienation permeate, especially among the virtual employees, with management leading. Flexible work shouldn't come at the price of stagnation and alienation, or being forced to accept unprofessional treatment. HR can be very fickle and do not take any reports or complaints seriously. "Sweeping issues under the rug" is handled expertly. If you can handle extremely stressful situations, and thrive on being surrounded by stoic savants that put communication on the back-burner, this is the place for you.

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5.0
22 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good place to work and flexible

Cons

Remote culture and different time zone provides less physical interaction with team

4.0
30 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Wonderful people Meaningful work Flexibility with schedule and remote work

Cons

Sub-par benefits and pay, particularly compared to other consulting roles High utilization targets for junior staff

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