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Employee Well-being During COVID-19
In the present pandemic and associated recession, it is easy to put our personal well-being at the bottom of the list. Workers who used dependent care found their daycares, schools, and care centers closed in March 2020. And yet, parents and caretakers still needed to “get” to work, whether that was logging on from their…
The Value of Settling in, Not Settling
A recent blog from a co-worker, Mike Camburn, really resonated with me, particularly since I read it while I was on PTO, sitting on the beach. It was one of the few work-related things I read that week- I otherwise did no work during that time away and I took advantage of my down time…
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…
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…
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…
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…