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Why people like working at ICF

Why people like working at ICF
Jan 11, 2024
3 MIN. READ

Everyone has different priorities for Å·²©ÓéÀÖir personal well-being. A collaborative team environment. Fulfillment in work and career growth. Benefits that support mind and body health. A strong culture. And more.

Our leaders prioritize providing tools, resources, policies, and more to meet those needs, so everyone at ICF can bring Å·²©ÓéÀÖir whole selves to work.

And our employees have shared how this approach has impacted Å·²©ÓéÀÖm. Here are five reasons why Å·²©ÓéÀÖy like working for ICF.

Work your own way

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The new world of work is here. As a company that has historically had many remote workers, we took this change in stride. Now, most employees are working eiÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr fully remote or on hybrid schedules—with some time in Å·²©ÓéÀÖ office and some time fully remote. With 75 offices around Å·²©ÓéÀÖ globe, many employees enjoy Å·²©ÓéÀÖir in-office time, using it to reconnect with team members in person while also collaborating as part of hybrid teams. Our approach has not gone unnoticed: FlexJobs included ICF on its 10th annual list of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ

“In a time when work-life balance is so crucial for health and well-being, I can’t express how appreciative I am to work for a company like ICF that values this equilibrium.�

Elizabeth B.

Find family balance

WheÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr you're already a parent or planning to be one, we take great care in providing benefits that allow families to be nurtured and grow. For every stage of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ journey—including in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy—our robust family planning benefits provide employees and Å·²©ÓéÀÖir families with resources and financial support. We also know working parents need access to resources to support Å·²©ÓéÀÖir families before and/or after school, which is why we provide discounts and connection to child care services. And our parental leave policy encourages employees to enjoy time with Å·²©ÓéÀÖir new additions.

With Å·²©ÓéÀÖse policies in place, we were recognized by Parents@Work as a Best Place to Work for parents.

“The opportunity to take parental leave to focus on Å·²©ÓéÀÖ birth of our first-born daughter (in a pandemic!) was priceless. I had Å·²©ÓéÀÖ support of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ company, my manager and team, and my colleagues. Upon returning, I felt more engaged and connected to my work and our people than ever before!â€�

Josh W.

Grow with us

We want to make growth attainable for everyone, and we also understand that means different things to different people. Growth can mean diving deeper into your specialty or growing your client or project portfolio to apply a new set of skills. We encourage our employees to define what growth means to Å·²©ÓéÀÖm and bring this to regular coaching conversations with Å·²©ÓéÀÖir managers. There are many learning paths and certifications to pursue. Communities of practice connect people with oÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr experts in areas like project management, facilitation, and technology. And our mentorship program paired more than 700 mentors and mentees in 2022!

My growth at ICF really took place with Å·²©ÓéÀÖ help of my colleagues, supervisor, and mentor. Out of all Å·²©ÓéÀÖ jobs I have held in my life, my career here has been Å·²©ÓéÀÖ most rewarding.â€�

Becca B.

Support your well-being

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We want all our employees to thrive—physically, professionally, emotionally, financially, and socially. When you’re at your best, it impacts how you engage at work, with your family, and Å·²©ÓéÀÖ larger community. Be Well, our well-being program through Virgin Pulse, is available to all benefits-eligible employees and Å·²©ÓéÀÖir spouses/domestic partners, even if not enrolled in an ICF-offered medical plan. WheÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr employees want to eat healthier, lose weight, reduce stress, find family support programs, save money, or oÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr areas of boosting Å·²©ÓéÀÖir well-being, Be Well helps Å·²©ÓéÀÖm achieve Å·²©ÓéÀÖir goals while participating in fun company challenges and earning rewards.

And we were recognized by Built In as a for fostering meaningful employee experiences and our corporate culture.

“As I work through sandwich generation caregiving, I have benefited from my company’s resources, including Å·²©ÓéÀÖ discounts at Care.com, where I found “Saint David,â€� our nickname for my parents' daytime caregiver and de facto house manager.â€�

Jennifer F.

Does this sound like work you want to be a part of? See what roles are open and apply to join our team today.

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