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The Debate Series: New Years Resolution vs. No Resolution
As we step into February, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the promises we made at the start of the year. How are you doing with your New Year’s resolution? Did you set one? If you did, are you still working towards it, or has it already begun to fade into the background noise…
Our Year in Blogs – 2025
We’re ringing in the new year with a look back on our blogs from 2025. Our blogs, which are 100% employee-led, reflect the technical knowledge, professional interests, and various perspectives of our workforce. Here are some highlights from the last year. Blogs on Our Top 5 Topics We covered a lot of ground in 2025,…
Fresh Starts and New Beginnings
As we hang a brand-new calendar or crack open a fresh planner, the year ahead feels full of possibility. Pretty soon we’re going to be caught up in the routine, but before that happens, it is worth taking a few minutes to plan for the year to come. My calendar tends to fill up fast and take on a life…
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,…
What Makes a Great Leader in 2025?
In today’s world of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and constant change, leadership is being redefined. The expectations placed on leaders, across industries and at every level of leadership, are higher than ever. This year, leaders are navigating complexity, uncertainty, and rapid transformation, all while supporting a workforce that has weathered economic downturns, a global pandemic,…
Group Spotlight: Accessibility/508 Shared Service
In honor of July being Disability Pride Month, we wanted to take this opportunity to spotlight a relevant capability area of FMP’s: Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance. We sat down with four members of FMP’s specialized Accessibility/508 team, Beth Chidester, Kayla Reid, Molly VanDorick, and Emma Wright to learn more about how they got started…
Workforce Planning: A Chat with Lesley Perkins
This month, we’re diving into the wonderful world of workforce planning, which has long been a staple capability area at FMP. Lesley Perkins, one of FMP’s resident workforce planning gurus shares some thoughts on the basics of the process, how she first got involved with this work, considerations for organizations, and more. What is workforce…
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….
FMP Stories in Sustainability
Sustainability often looks different from person to person depending on their location, circumstances, and ability. FMP recognizes that everyone is on their own sustainability journey, shaped by their unique needs and challenges. For Earth Day 2025, we are spotlighting a few employees’ journeys to understand how they have navigated becoming more sustainable in their day…
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…