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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…
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…
Building our Capabilities
For as long as I’ve been at FMP (and it is too long to comfortably share), we’ve invested in and focused on growing and enhancing our services and capabilities. Not only is this a reflection of the learning organization we are, where our employees are life-long learners and actively seek out development opportunities, but we…
Encourage Informal Learning for More Efficient and Effective Skills Development
Introduction Rapid change and the attrition of talent require better and faster ways to develop the skills of today’s workforce. One often-overlooked solution to this challenge is informal learning that is embedded in the flow of work and controlled by the learners. Workplace learning can be more efficient and more effective if we reduce over-reliance…
Our Year in Blogs – 2024
Introduction As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on FMP’s year in blogs! Our blogs, which are 100% employee-led, reflect our workforce’s technical knowledge, professional interests, and diverse perspectives. Here are some highlights from last year. 38 New Blogs 3 Top 3 Topics Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility Learning & Development Selection…
FMP Spotlight: Developmental Rotations
Introduction A developmental rotation is a structured program allowing employees to temporarily transfer to different roles, workstreams, or departments within an organization. I decided to participate in a developmental rotation with FMP’s business development team, and it has quite literally changed the trajectory of my career (keep reading to learn how). I observed several near-immediate…
Employee Spotlight: Shareen Drilling
Today, we’re excited to spotlight Shareen Drilling! Shareen is originally from New Jersey but moved around a bit, both geographically and within her career, before joining FMP in 2018. She is currently a Senior Human Capital Consultant and a member of FMP’s Learning and Development Center of Excellence (L&D COE). Keep reading to learn more…
Making Accessibility a Priority: Understanding Section 508, FMP’s Accessibility Evolution, and Must-Have Checklists for Accessible Documents
What Is Section 508 and Why Is It Important? As of July 2024, the CDC estimates that more than 28% of adults in the United States have some type of disability. The United States Federal Government has passed several laws relating to disability policy, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 501, 503, 504,…
Tips for Unlocking the Benefits of Developmental Rotations to Grow Talent from Within
Introduction A developmental rotation is a structured program allowing employees to temporarily transfer to different roles, workstreams, or departments within an organization. Organizations can use developmental rotations as a tool for developing and engaging employees and increasing organizational agility. This blog will overview some of the many benefits developmental rotations offer employees and employers and…
SIOP 2024 Reflections
A wonderful group of FMPers attended the 2024 SIOP (Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology) conference in Chicago. This annual conference brings together I-O psychologists from all around the world to share new research findings, discuss practical applications, and connect with each other. Our FMP attendees are excited to share their experiences and reflections on…