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Employee Spotlight: Christine Gundermann
Today, we’re learning all about Christine Gundermann! After getting her master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato, she joined FMP in 2015 and currently works as an Engagement Manager. Read Christine’s spotlight below to learn about her life outside of FMP and pick up some helpful advice from a seasoned FMPer. When you’re…
Spotlighting Accessibility in Action: Inclusive Design in Tech
What do Microsoft, Sony, and Apple have in common? Yes, they are all big tech companies listed on the S&P 500, but in the context of this blog, the common factor is they are leaders in applying inclusive design methods to develop products that are widely accessible. In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re…
Reflections on Arab-American Heritage Month Spotlight
In 2021, April was federally recognized as Arab-American Heritage Month. This year at FMP, we were excited to celebrate this special month by interviewing and learning more about our Arab-American team members, Sherean Miller and Shareen Drilling! Keep reading to learn how their heritage has shaped them. Tell us about your cultural background! Sherean M.:…
NEURODIVERSITY AND WHY WE EMBRACE IT: A CONVERSATION WITH KIMBERLY NUSS PT. 2
Neurodivergent individuals are unemployed at a disproportionately high rate; one that is three times higher than the rate for those with other disabilities, and eight times higher than the rate for people who do not have a disability. Considering at least one-fifth of the world’s population identifies as neurodivergent, this demonstrates a significant disparity in…
FMP’s Four Questions Podcast with Dr. Amena Johnson
In this installment of our Four Questions Podcast, FMP interviews Dr. Amena Johnson, Associate Director of the LGBTQ Resource Center at Georgetown University, to get her insight on the current state of LGBTQIA+ diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) advancements in the corporate space. Learn some anecdotal history of how PRIDE in the workplace has…
Continued Challenges of Asian Americans in the Workplace
As we close out Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we want to highlight the Asian American experience and continued challenges faced in the workplace. The term “Asian American” encompasses many different identities and experiences. All individuals have unique life experiences, but the “Asian American” experience includes a multitude of groups. When most people picture…
FMP is Headed to SIOP 2022!
I am preparing to attend my first in-person professional conference in almost 3 years, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology’s (SIOP) Annual Conference. The conference is the highlight of the professional year for many I/O Psychologists, from both academia and practice. My mind reels with a mix of excitement and nervousness. My apprehension does…
Conversations with FMP Leaders: The Future of Strategic Human Capital
Since March 2021, FMP has been proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary. As we close out our celebration, we are highlighting FMP’s three major capability areas. In the second part of our 3-part interview series, we are thrilled to gain special insight from Marni Falcone and Bryanne Cordeiro Reynolds, two Strategic Human Capital thought leaders at…
Employee Spotlight: Lesley Perkins
Lesley Perkins joined FMP Consulting as a Managing Consultant in October 2021. Lesley has a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from University of Georgia and has extensive experience as an internal and external consultant with large companies such as IBM and Booz Allen Hamilton. In addition to being a recognized leader in diversity, equity,…