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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…
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…
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….
Using a Holistic Approach to Wellness
Wellness has been an important focus for both individuals and organizations, and for good reason. Hundreds of studies show that wellness programs in the workplace yield positive outcomes for both employees and employers. For example, in 2013 the Rand Report authors concluded that “workplace wellness programs can help contain the current epidemic of lifestyle-related diseases, the main…
Employee Spotlight: Adam Scouse
Today, we’re excited to put the spotlight on Adam Scouse, a Data Visualization Specialist at FMP. Adam is originally from Williamsburg, VA, and has obtained degrees from Virginia Tech, Oregon State University, and North Carolina State University! Read on to learn more about Adam’s background, current work at FMP, and thoughts on use of AI…
Employee Spotlight: Julie Jasewicz
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our consultants, Julie Jasewicz! Julie is originally from Dolgeville, New York in the Adirondack Mountains, and she received her master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology at George Mason University. She is also a regular attender of the SIOP (Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology) annual conference and is…
Employee Spotlight: Ian Hamilton
Throughout February and March, we’re showcasing one of FMP’s key capability areas: Strategic Communications. We kicked things off with a blog about navigating change in the workplace amidst uncertainty, and this week we’re spotlighting Ian Hamilton, a consultant and member of FMP’s Strategic Communications Community of Practice (Strat Comms CoP). Ian earned his bachelor’s degree…