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Caregivers in the Workplace Part 1: Testimonies

Unusual times can drive creativity and evolution in ways we could not imagine, and often in ways we never knew we needed. For years, culturally we have all sought the proverbial work-life balance that was often championed but rarely attained. When work and life collided during the COVID-19 pandemic, all talk of balance went out…

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Biking to Work – How to Do It?

How Do I Bike to Work? Last week I shared why commuting by biking, walking, or taking other micromobility vehicles (e.g., scooters) to work is a good idea for your physical health, mental health, and for the environment. This week I will share some of the tips and tricks I have learned that help to…

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Biking to Work – Why Do It?

Why Should You Bike, Walk, or Scooter to Work? Over the past three years, many people experienced what life without a commute looked and felt like at some time. While this newfound flexibility has persisted for some, many working Americans now find themselves commuting, at least a few times a week, to offices and meetings….

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Intrapreneurship at FMP: Mindfulness Month Challenge

FMP Consulting Human Capital Consultant II, Summer Sconyers, challenged her fellow FMPers to a month of mindful practices including meditation, gratitude, and breathwork. The challenge spanned the month of July (2022) and afforded employees the flexibility to participate in the way that best served them. For this installment of the Intrapreneurship at FMP blog series,…

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Sustainability in the Workplace: Lessons from FMP

The FMP Sustainability Committee is continuing our 4-part series on the topic of workplace sustainability! We started off the series by exploring what workplace sustainability is, why it matters, and offered several small steps that we can try ourselves. In this blog, we dive deeper into some of the processes and practices that FMP is…

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Wellness Committee Spotlight

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are turning the spotlight to FMP’s Wellness Committee. This committee is dedicated to planning organization-wide activities related to all types of wellness, including mental, physical, and financial. We asked a few members of the Wellness Committee to share some thoughts about Mental Health Awareness Month and practices…

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FMP’s Four Questions Podcast with Carolyn Kurowski

In the next installment of our Four Questions series, Lisa Prather interviewed FMP Managing Partner Carolyn Kurowski. With a focus on Mental Health Awareness Month, Carolyn discusses how she de-stresses and stays balanced during busy seasons, life as a working parent, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the importance of mental health. Work-Life balance plays a role…

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Staying Organized for Your Mental Health Part II: Digital Clutter

In part one of this series, we discussed how to start tackling our physical clutter to help our mental health. Now, we will focus on the equally important, digital clutter! Here are a few steps to get you started: Clean out your inbox! Cleaning off your desk is a great start, but have you ever…

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Staying Organized for Your Mental Health Part I: Let’s Get Physical

We are now weeks into year three of the pandemic. Some of us are making our way back to the office, but many of us are still spending our days in our makeshift home workspaces. Even if we’ve grown used to navigating our new day-to-day routines, the physical and mental lines that separate work and…

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Navigating Workplace Transformation: Strategies for Supporting Employees

When COVID first began and organizations shifted to telework, many employees and leaders likely assumed this would be temporary. Now, well over a year after COVID began, conversations regarding return to work have started. Despite these plans, we’re likely to see some continuation of remote work. In uncertain times, the focus of leadership should be…

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