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Our Year in Blogs – 2025
We’re ringing in the new year with a look back on our blogs from 2025. Our blogs, which are 100% employee-led, reflect the technical knowledge, professional interests, and various perspectives of our workforce. Here are some highlights from the last year. Blogs on Our Top 5 Topics We covered a lot of ground in 2025,…
Fresh Starts and New Beginnings
As we hang a brand-new calendar or crack open a fresh planner, the year ahead feels full of possibility. Pretty soon we’re going to be caught up in the routine, but before that happens, it is worth taking a few minutes to plan for the year to come. My calendar tends to fill up fast and take on a life…
Celebrating Employees in Real Time: FMP’s Social Media Approach to Recognition
In the first blog of this series, Creating a Culture of Appreciation: Building Programs That Engage and Inspire, Lauren Small explored why recognition is more than a feel-good gesture. She touched on how recognition is a strategic tool for engagement and resilience. Building on that foundation, this blog dives into one of the most dynamic channels for recognition today: social media. Social platforms offer…
Employee Spotlight: Bryanne Cordeiro-Reynolds
This week, we’re (virtually) catching up with Bryanne Cordeiro-Reynolds, one of FMP’s Managing Consultants. Originally from Bridgewater, MA, Bryanne’s academic journey took her from Wake Forest University to Pennsylvania State University, where she earned her graduate degree. Beyond her consulting expertise, Bryanne plays a pivotal role in leading FMP’s application for the annual CARE Award,…
Creating a Culture of Appreciation: Building Programs That Engage and Inspire
In today’s workplace, where evolving employee expectations and uncertainty are becoming more common, appreciation isn’t just a nice gesture–it’s a strategic tool. When thoughtfully designed, employee appreciation programs can strengthen engagement, reinforce organizational values, and contribute to a resilient, high-performing culture. At FMP, we believe that recognition should be aligned with your broader strategy and…
Employee Spotlight: Jessica McCrerey
We’re excited to be shining the spotlight on Jessica McCrerey today, one of FMP’s Managing Consultants. Jessica is originally from Harrisburg, PA, and she earned degrees from James Madison University and Virginia Commonwealth University before joining FMP in 2012. Keep reading to learn more about Jessica and her work related to learning & development, upskilling,…
Reimagining Federal Hiring: Key Changes in the 2025 Merit Hiring Plan
The federal hiring landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the release of the 2025 Merit Hiring Plan issued by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in response to Executive Order 14170: Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service. Most of the Plan’s strategies are not new to the federal…
Sustainable AI: Using Innovation Responsibly
As AI increasingly becomes part of our day-to-day, from brainstorming outlines to powering personalized learning, it is easy to focus on the benefits: speed, scale, and deeper insights. As we accelerate adoption, we also want to address: how do we align AI use with our personal and organizational values, including sustainability? There can be a…
Navigating AI Adoption with Confidence: FMP’s AI Maturity Model
AI is transforming both our daily work and organizational operations. As organizations adapt to its impacts, there is a need for a clear, strategic approach to its integration and use. At FMP, we believe AI adoption does not have to be overwhelming. With the right structure, guidance, and flexibility, it can be a powerful tool…