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Shifting Focus from “Diversity” to “Inclusion” and Why It Matters
Every month we dive into what we are all so passionate about here at FMP: human capital management. Over the last decade, we as industrial-organizational psychologists have been flooded with material on diversity and its importance in the workplace. Today it is simply a fact of life that diversity—meaning a wide range of cultures, experiences,…
Artificial Intelligence in the Intelligence Community
Every month we explore the various tools and technologies that impact individuals and organizations. This month we are taking a closer look at Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), which will have a profound impact on the future of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). I was fortunate enough to attend the most recent Kalaris Intelligence Conference (“the conference”)…
6 Ways to Keep Employees Engaged and Connected During COVID-19
Every month at FMP, we share our thoughts on the latest workplace trends and explore the effects they have on employees. This month we’re shining a spotlight on employee engagement. In response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many organizations have had to transition to a fully remote work environment to sustain business operations and…
Hold Up, I Was Supposed to do What?! – Best Practices for Managing Client Expectations
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. You can ask any consultant what is single-handedly the most vital aspect in being successful in their job and they will all tell you the same thing, client…
Long Term Investing During a Crisis
At FMP, we put a lot of focus on employee wellness, having both a Wellness Committee comprised of employees and a reinforcing commitment to offering benefits that focus on the whole person. With this orientation, we consider financial wellness to be a significant part of that conversation and our wellness-related programming. To that end, we…
Keeping up with Learning Design: An Overview
Every month we dive into what we are all so passionate about here at FMP: human capital management. More specifically, we are going to focus on Learning & Development and the trends we are seeing in the field. It’s to no surprise that the technology in this industry is growing at a rapid pace, and…
FMP’s Capabilities in Response to COVID-19
For nearly 30 years, FMP has been a trusted partner to the Federal Government and at the forefront of strategic transformation initiatives that help agencies become more responsive, efficient, and effective. During this time of unprecedented change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are ready and able to assist our nation’s federal agencies in achieving…
Crafting is Not Just for Kids: How Job Crafting Can Really Impact the Employee Experience
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. While pursuing a graduate degree, a question that constantly plagues exhausted students late at night is: am I really learning anything that’s applicable to the real world? How…
Internal Training and Learning Initiatives: Why They Matter
Every month at FMP we share our thoughts on the latest workplace trends and explore the effects they have on employees. As a more recent hire, I have been astounded by the efforts that FMP makes to create a positive employee experience. One of the most notable and unique ways that FMP does this is…
Got New Tech? Don’t Forget Your Old Data!
Every month we explore the various tools and technologies that impact individuals and organizations. In Part Two of our three-part “New Tech, New Landscape” series (“Choosing Technology That Fits Your Business”), my colleague provided helpful guidance for organizations looking to assess their current information system solutions to select technology that meets their unique needs. In Part Three…