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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…
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…
Not Your Typical Consultant – Chris Eng
So, let’s be real – the term “consultant” may generate some stereotypical ideas: often a linear educational path, followed by similar professional experiences, all culminating in a role at a firm. At FMP, we think that our employees tend to defy those stereotypes. We don’t believe in formulaic career paths because our clients don’t seek…
Not Your Typical Consultant – Meg Duffy
So, let’s be real – the term “consultant” may generate some stereotypical ideas: often a linear educational path, followed by similar professional experiences, all culminating in a role at a firm. At FMP, we think that our employees tend to defy those stereotypes. We don’t believe in formulaic career paths because our clients don’t seek…
Not Your Typical Consultant – Wendy Joachim
So, let’s be real – the term “consultant” may generate some stereotypical ideas: often a linear educational path, followed by similar professional experiences, all culminating in a role at a firm. At FMP, we think our employees tend to defy those stereotypes. We don’t believe in formulaic career paths because our clients don’t seek formulaic…
Not Your Typical Consultant – Kristoffer Garringer
So, let’s be real – the term “consultant” may generate some stereotypical ideas: often a linear educational path, followed by similar professional experiences, all culminating in a role at a firm. At FMP, we think our employees tend to defy those stereotypes. We don’t believe in formulaic career paths because our clients don’t seek formulaic…
Recent Trends in Government: Skills-Based Hiring
The recent introduction of the Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills (ACCESS) Act (H.R.7887) has continued the movement incorporating skills-based hiring into the federal government. In September of 2023, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced a completed list of common federal skills supporting this broader hiring initiative1. Skills-based hiring has received significant…
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…
Intrapreneurship at FMP: Small Nuggets of Knowledge (SNacK)
FMP Engagement Manager, Kathleen Bellis, instituted Small Nuggets of Knowledge (SNacK), a 30-minute, biweekly learning event series, in June of 2019. SNacK provides FMPers the opportunity to showcase their knowledge, share tools and resources with colleagues, and hone their presentation skills in a low-pressure environment. For this installment of the Intrapreneurship at FMP blog series,…
Harnessing the Power of Intrapreneurship in the Workplace
You’ve probably heard of entrepreneurship, but what about intrapreneurship? Buzz surrounding this form of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) is on the rise, and for good reason! Intrapreneurship has been found to boost both organizational and employee performance. Read more to learn about what intrapreneurship is, how it benefits both the employer and employee(s), and how…