Retaliation culture disguised as “innovation” - UX Lead ICF Employee Review

2.0
Aug 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A paycheck. Some talented coworkers who are stuck in the same toxic system.

Cons

Expected to work well beyond 40 hours; refusing travel or unpaid business development leads to retaliation That’s not a threat — it happened. Push back once, and DMX management makes sure your career pays the price Retaliation after FMLA leave sealed the deal Age discrimination and “aging out” of leadership roles Wellness and equity slogans used as cover for burnout and turnover DMX disaster projects sold as “compliant” but internally a compliance mess, including HUD-linked work Severance = gag order, not support Staffing ratios so abusive that two people do the work of six until they collapse

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5.0
Mar 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

People, Mission, Culture, Technology, Remote. You work on projects and technologies that actually impact and improves the day to day lives of people around you, the community and the Country

Cons

Pay, No much room for upward mobility. If you are a high performer, you'll struggle as the structure rewards years spent in the company vs level of expertise or experience.

5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Awesome training and good benefits.

Cons

I cant think of any.

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