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Return with Purpose: Supporting a Thoughtful Return to Office
Across industries—public and private alike—organizations are increasingly implementing return-to-office (RTO) policies that require employees, many of whom shifted to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, to return to the office full-time, five days a week. This shift has sparked a wide range of reactions. For employees, remote work has come to represent flexibility, autonomy, and…
Perceptions of ML in Selection
User Perceptions of Machine Learning in Selection Testing the accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) within a controlled research study differs greatly from real world applications, as the latter potentially have serious consequences, legal considerations, and ethical implications concerning personnel decisions. Increased interest in AI and machine learning (ML) within the field of I/O psychology comes…
Your Brain’s Visual Superpowers: Why That Red Dot Grabs Your Attention EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
Ever notice how your brain instantly spots the red dot in a sea of blue ones? That’s preattentive processing at work! It’s how our brains automatically process visual stuff like colors, shapes, and sizes in a split second—we’re talking less than 250 milliseconds—before we even consciously think about it. This quick-processing superpower evolved because our…
Putting Users First in Government Digital Services
Across many digital initiatives, especially when it comes to large and complex federal agencies and organizations, projects often prioritize technical delivery, compliance, and stakeholder requirements above all else. While each is critical, an essential and frequently neglected component is the user. Whether it’s a public-facing service or an internal tool for government teams, the experience…
AI in the Workplace: A Peek into FMP’s Policy
If you haven’t noticed lately, AI has been in the news. Touted for its ability to increase effectiveness, AI can streamline your operations by automating repetitive tasks, improving productivity, and freeing up employees to focus on higher-value work. This not only saves time, but can reduce the risk of human error. In fact, the interview…
Strategic PMO Solutions: Delivering Project Success for Maximum Impact
When you come across the term “project management,” what comes to mind? If we were to pose this question to a random selection of people, we’d probably get quite a range of answers back. That’s because, in theory and in practice, project management encompasses many strategies, styles, and concepts. On top of that, there are…
FMP is heading to SIOP 2025 in Denver, Colorado!
The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Annual Conference is the central event of the year where Industrial-Organizational Psychologists and practitioners push the boundaries of research, technology, and workplace innovation and deepen connections within the I-O community. At FMP, we are passionate about sharing our expertise and thought leadership while continuously expanding our network…
BIOP 2025: Reflections from FMP
Last month, FMP proudly sponsored and attended the 2nd Annual Blacks in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (BIOP) Conference in Baltimore, MD. This year’s event, centered around the theme “Harboring Innovation: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workplace,” focused on cultivating creativity and forward-thinking approaches within organizations. The conference emphasized how supporting innovative ideas and practices can transform traditional workplaces…
Impactful Communication in the Age of Information Overload
Feel as though you’re wading through dozens of emails, social media posts, news articles, text messages, news streams, radio messages, podcast voices, and Teams messages each day? You’re not alone. The flow of information is seemingly never-ending and growing by the day, yet our mental bandwidth isn’t expanding to match its pace. The best communicators…