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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,…

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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…

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Accountability in Action: Navigating Federal Performance Management Changes 

Federal agencies are facing a pivotal shift. Recent executive orders and guidance from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) are reshaping performance management across the government, calling for greater accountability, clearer expectations, and stronger alignment with mission outcomes. These changes are influencing how agencies operate and lead and, more broadly, performance culture.  Here are…

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Reimagining Federal Hiring: Key Changes in the 2025 Merit Hiring Plan

The federal hiring landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the release of the 2025 Merit Hiring Plan issued by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in response to Executive Order 14170: Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service. Most of the Plan’s strategies are not new to the federal…

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Take it from the Experts: Revisiting Workforce Planning Best Practices

Workforce planning is always incredibly important, but even more so during periods of change. A few years ago, we connected with four of FMP’s seasoned workforce planning experts to learn why they think workforce planning is more critical. Now, more than ever, we thought it would be helpful to revisit their insights into where and…

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2025 Mid-year Blog Recap

Introduction July 1, Day 182, the start of Week 27, the beginning of Q3; however you put it, it’s official, we’re midway through the year. Let’s take a moment to recap our blogs from the first half of 2025! Our blogs, which are 100% employee-led, reflect the technical knowledge, professional interests, and various perspectives of…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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Back to Score Keeping…

In the first blog of this two-part series, we explored the concept of Balanced Scorecards, and why they are a valuable tool for measuring and managing performance. In this blog, we share a bit of our process for developing balanced scorecards. FMP’s team of measurement experts knows how to identify performance criteria that are relevant…

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