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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…
Active Commuting Changed My Life
Three years ago, I was frustrated that I was stuck chauffeuring my three daughters around by car daily. That time spent in the car didn’t offer any of us physical benefits, it didn’t get us outside, and it meant that using the car for everything was the norm no matter how nearby a destination may…
Self-Care and Empowerment During Pride (& Always)
Celebrating Pride Month is a joyous occasion to honor the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community and to foster safe spaces where queer individuals can be visible, recognized, and celebrated. While it is important to celebrate pride, we also need to hold space for the disproportionate challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face in daily life, including difficult conversations…
Mental Health Awareness Month Spotlight: Dr. Crosby
This May, FMP is recognizing Mental Health Month, a month dedicated to promoting awareness, offering resources and education, and advocating for mental health and well-being. FMP values providing education and support for our employees’ mental health. FMP was excited to invite Dr. Crosby, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of mental health center Affirmative Spaces, to speak…
Biking to Work – Why Do It?
Why Should You Bike, Walk, or Scooter to Work? In recent years many people experienced what life without a commute looked and felt like at some time. While this newfound flexibility has persisted for some, many working Americans now find themselves commuting, at least a few times a week, to offices and meetings. There is…
Caregivers in the Workplace Part 1: Testimonies
Unusual times can drive creativity and evolution in ways we could not imagine, and often in ways we never knew we needed. For years, culturally we have all sought the proverbial work-life balance that was often championed but rarely attained. When work and life collided during the COVID-19 pandemic, all talk of balance went out…
Biking to Work – How to Do It?
How Do I Bike to Work? Last week I shared why commuting by biking, walking, or taking other micromobility vehicles (e.g., scooters) to work is a good idea for your physical health, mental health, and for the environment. This week I will share some of the tips and tricks I have learned that help to…
Biking to Work – Why Do It?
Why Should You Bike, Walk, or Scooter to Work? Over the past three years, many people experienced what life without a commute looked and felt like at some time. While this newfound flexibility has persisted for some, many working Americans now find themselves commuting, at least a few times a week, to offices and meetings….
Intrapreneurship at FMP: Mindfulness Month Challenge
FMP Human Capital Consultant II, Summer Sconyers, challenged her fellow FMPers to a month of mindful practices including meditation, gratitude, and breathwork. The challenge spanned the month of July (2022) and afforded employees the flexibility to participate in the way that best served them. For this installment of the Intrapreneurship at FMP blog series, I…