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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,…
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,…
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…
How to Develop the Leadership Skills You Need for 2025 and Beyond
It’s clear that the skills required to lead effectively are shifting. The rapidly evolving landscape, shaped by economic pressures, advances in artificial intelligence, hybrid work models, and more, calls for a different kind of leadership. Our first blog post in this two-part series, What Makes a Great Leader in 2025?, explored the traits that strong leaders…
Learning That Sticks: Building Effective Experiential Learning
In line with workforce modernization initiatives and a renewed focus on adaptability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness, organizations are exploring innovative training approaches. Experiential learning, while not a new methodology, has recently been gaining traction as a key strategy to upskill staff in critical areas and build a more agile, collaborative workforce. This hands-on approach to…
Group Spotlight: Accessibility/508 Shared Service
In honor of July being Disability Pride Month, we wanted to take this opportunity to spotlight a relevant capability area of FMP’s: Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance. We sat down with four members of FMP’s specialized Accessibility/508 team, Beth Chidester, Kayla Reid, Molly VanDorick, and Emma Wright to learn more about how they got started…
Employee Spotlight: Scott Burba
Let’s get to know Scott Burba! After several years of working with FMP as an external partner, Scott joined our full-time staff in early 2025 with a focus on IT systems and security work. He’s been a wonderful addition to the team, and we’re excited to spotlight him today! Tell us about your professional/educational background….