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A Career Built on People: Human Capital Consulting at FMP
Human resources is one of those fields that means something different depending on who you ask. For some, it brings to mind onboarding paperwork and benefits enrollment. For others, it is strategy, organizational design, or workforce planning. For me, HR has always been about one thing: helping people and organizations get the best out of…
The Career Series: Dr. Roxanne Lawrence on Bridging Psychology and Organizational Solutions
At FMP, there’s no single path to becoming a consultant, and that’s by design. FMPers come from a wide range of academic disciplines and professional backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives that shape how we approach challenges, collaborate with clients, and deliver meaningful impact. In the Career Series, we’re highlighting those journeys to show how different…
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…
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…
All About FMP’s Internship Program
What kind of interns does FMP hire? FMP hires Human Capital interns each summer. Most often, these interns are partially through graduate school and are seeking work experience as part of their graduate program. Interns can come from a number of different programs, but most commonly they come from Industrial Organizational Psychology (I-O) programs, as…
Moving Beyond Onboarding: FMP’s New Employees Reflect on Client Excellence
FMP puts a lot of thought and care into onboarding and socializing new employees. Upon arrival, new hires are provided with a custom, six-month plan for bringing them into the fold. This plan includes an assigned onboarding buddy, orientations led by the company’s owners, and scheduled check-ins with our human resource team, culminating in a…