Run away far away - Anonymous employee Implico Communications Employee Review

We appreciate all feedback, but this review does not reflect the reality of what occurred. This employee was hired for a leadership role with the clear expectation that they would lead, coach, and grow a team, while working closely with the CEO in-office to drive that effort. Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that this individual oversold their abilities during the hiring process and was not equipped to deliver on those responsibilities. Despite being hired to lead and mentor, they never held a single meaningful team meeting, never developed a plan for growth, and limited their “leadership” to brief, surface-level check-ins. Additionally, from the very first week, the employee made it clear they were unwilling to meet the in-office expectations that were agreed upon during hiring — citing personal obligations and a difficult commute. While we are supportive of flexibility, leadership roles at ICI require active engagement, hands-on collaboration, and visibility — especially during onboarding and team-building phases. Ultimately, this was a poor fit, and we made the difficult decision to part ways. This was not about bullying, nor was it a toxic environment — it was a matter of accountability and performance, which are fair and reasonable expectations for any leadership role. For future applicants, we encourage you to connect with our current employees to hear directly about our collaborative culture, high expectations, and the opportunities for those ready to truly lead and grow with us.