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Leading Others Through Change
In Part 1 of our change blog, we walked through how individuals react to and deal with change and provided techniques for recognizing resistance to change in yourself and others. Now that you’ve reflected on how change is internalized, we are going to dive into creating a workplace culture and environment for positive change. Supervisors…
An Interview with the Expert – Dr. Steve Rogelberg’s Tips for Virtual Meetings
Now that virtual work has become the norm, we are all looking for ways to engage our employees and stay connected. Meetings are one of the few times in a work-from-home day that we have the opportunity to interact with our co-workers. Steven Rogelberg, PhD, has been studying meetings and teams for over 20 years,…
Business on Top, Sweatpants on Bottom – Workplace Fashion in the Age of COVID-19
I was flattered when our social media team reached out to me with this blog idea about workplace fashion and how it is evolving during COVID-19. Since I started working remotely on March 16th, I have not used a drop of makeup, plugged in my curling iron, or pulled out my black work slacks. I…
Reacting to Change and Resistance
The current pandemic has required us all to change how we do work. Whether you are working virtually from home or going into an office wearing a mask and keeping a safe distance from your coworkers, the change has been significant. Change is inevitable and oftentimes met with resistance. Being aware of how you and…
The Human Aspects of Technology Change
Every month we explore the various tools and technologies that impact employees and organizations. Organizations can invest in the most cutting-edge technology, but if employees aren’t ready to accept these new tools and related changes in process, the investment is unlikely to pay off! Tools and technology are unique in their ability to inspire resistance….
Writing Strong and Effective Surveys
Every month we dive into what we are all so passionate about here at FMP: human capital management. With so many people working from home during the pandemic, employers and brands across the globe are sending more and more surveys to help take a pulse on their employees’ and clients’ needs, attitudes, and feelings. Unfortunately,…
Remote, but Not Isolated: Developing and Leading Virtual Teams
Every month we dive into what we are all so passionate about here at FMP: human capital management. The current events are influencing topics within industrial organizational psychology that are increasingly necessary to examine and discuss, such as virtual teams. Virtual teams are on the rise, especially due to organizations’ responses to the global coronavirus…
Lessons Learned from Early Career I/O Psychology Practitioners
Each month of 2020, we provide insight into what life is like as a consultant by discussing what skills and experiences make this career unique and interesting. As a consulting firm that specializes in providing evidence-based workforce and organizational management solutions, FMP Consulting attracts I/O Psychologists. I/O Psychology is the study of human behaviors in…
The Secret Life of FMP Pets
In a world where working hard and playing hard have become one in the same, FMP employees have had to adapt to a less traditional working environment that includes telework 100% of the time. However, potentially the biggest change in our daily lives wasn’t just FMP employees adapting to working from home, but adapting to…
Employee Spotlight: Kathleen Bellis
Meet Kathleen Bellis, an Engagement Manager here at FMP. Kathleen supports our Learning and Development Center of Excellence. Outside of the workplace, Kathleen enjoys spending time with her children, including shopping and taking road trips. She enjoys making music, volunteering with her youth ministry, and cooking. Recently, Kathleen has been spending some of her extra…