And so the death spiral begins... - Consultant ICF Employee Review

It's a consulting company, so the only capital is people. But because the goal is to chase stock price, people are now treated as a commodity. Benefits cut last year. This year everybody gets the same (small) raise, no matter much they contribute to the bottom line or hours put in, no matter how well you grade on the review (what a farce!). No money for conferences, no training, outdated equipment. No one will tell you what the rules for promotion are. It's who you know.