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The Value of Competency Models
Competencies form the foundation of many human capital and talent management efforts. As such, they play a vital role in an organization’s ability to select, develop, train, assess, and retain a competitive workforce. It is vital that organizations, large and small, have thoughtfully considered their development and use. Not sure where to start? FMP has…
5 Ways to Spark Creativity at Work
1. Take a Mental Break It can be difficult to be creative when you’re feeling burned out. Taking a mental break before tackling complex tasks can actually help boost creativity. Read a book or grab some coffee; it’s up to you! 2. Visualize It Next time you need your team to do some creative problem-solving,…
3 Tips for Jump-Starting Your Workweek
Are you ready to have the best week ever? We thought so. Here are 3 tips to jump-start your workweek: 1. Wake up early to get a head start. Setting your alarm clock even just 30 minutes earlier will provide you with the feeling that you’re getting a jump on things. Take this time to exercise,…
The Threat of the Unconscious Bias
Our workplaces are more diverse than ever before. As this happens, prejudice is becoming more subtle, ambiguous, and difficult to observe, as employees understand it is not productive to partake in overt discrimination. In fact, unconscious bias occurs at a higher frequency than overt discrimination. It is troubling that, despite typically not being malicious in nature,…
FMP Named Finalist in 2016 GovStar Awards
FMP is honored to be named as a finalist by Washington SmartCEO for a 2016 GovStar Award. GovStar Awards were created to celebrate Washington-area government contractors that have demonstrated excellence in the complex and competitive government contracting sector. The 2016 GovStar finalists collectively generate more than $6.5 billion in annual revenue and employ more than 27,000 individuals…
FMP Wins 2016 CARE Award for 7th Consecutive Year!
FMP has once again garnered a spot on the 2016 Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) Awards. We’re excited to be named alongside such incredible organizations in Northern Virginia that are committed to offering more balanced and family-friendly work environments. Each year North Virginia Family Services (NVFS) honors organizations that exemplify comprehensive family-friendly policies. FMP is…
Making Phased Retirement Work for Your Federal Agency
How to Get Started with Implementing Phased Retirement (Download Printable PDF Version) What is Phased Retirement? Phased retirement enables Federal employees to spend 50% of their time in retirement and 50% of their time working, with a focus on mentoring others. Through this program, agencies can temporarily retain employees who would otherwise retire so they can…
Presidential Transition: Are You Ready?
Looking for tips on how to navigate the presidential transition? Look no further. Read FMP Senior Advisor Jeri Buchholz’s blog post on GovLoop.com to learn how you can position yourself and the work you do during the presidential transition. Save Save
Got Learning Strategy?
Want to move from a reactive to a proactive position for your organization’s learning needs? Ready to create a learning strategy that is lockstep with your organization’s mission, but not quite sure how to start? Join FMP’s own Stacy Cook and Evangeline Harris this Tuesday night (7/26) at NOVA SHRM’s July Chapter Meeting as they…
FMP is named one of Alexandria’s Healthiest Places to Work in 2015!
FMP was named one of the six winners of the 2015 Healthy Workplace Awards by Work Well, Live Well, the newest workgroup of the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria. This award recognizes businesses in Alexandria that have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to employees health and wellness. FMP established a Work-Life Effectiveness (W-LE) Program in 2008…