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Spotlighting Accessibility in Action: Programs Across the Federal Government
In 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order (EO) 14035 on “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce.” The EO aims to both strengthen the government’s ability to recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain talent, as well as provide resources and opportunities to advance DEIA across the federal government. One of the first…
Not Your Typical Consultant – Kristoffer Garringer
So, let’s be real – the term “consultant” may generate some stereotypical ideas: often a linear educational path, followed by similar professional experiences, all culminating in a role at a firm. At FMP, we think our employees tend to defy those stereotypes. We don’t believe in formulaic career paths because our clients don’t seek formulaic…
FMP Spotlight: Developmental Rotations
Introduction A developmental rotation is a structured program allowing employees to temporarily transfer to different roles, workstreams, or departments within an organization. I decided to participate in a developmental rotation with FMP’s business development team, and it has quite literally changed the trajectory of my career (keep reading to learn how). I observed several near-immediate…
Employee Spotlight: Shareen Drilling
Today, we’re excited to spotlight Shareen Drilling! Shareen is originally from New Jersey but moved around a bit, both geographically and within her career, before joining FMP in 2018. She is currently a Senior Human Capital Consultant and a member of FMP’s Learning and Development Center of Excellence (L&D COE). Keep reading to learn more…
Spotlighting Accessibility in Action: Building an Inclusive Workforce
This October is the 74th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the many contributions of workers with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. While this takes place annually, its purpose is to reinforce a commitment to ensuring workers with disabilities have access to great jobs all year round. This blog will highlight…
Making Accessibility a Priority: Understanding Section 508, FMP’s Accessibility Evolution, and Must-Have Checklists for Accessible Documents
What Is Section 508 and Why Is It Important? As of July 2024, the CDC estimates that more than 28% of adults in the United States have some type of disability. The United States Federal Government has passed several laws relating to disability policy, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 501, 503, 504,…
Tips for Unlocking the Benefits of Developmental Rotations to Grow Talent from Within
Introduction A developmental rotation is a structured program allowing employees to temporarily transfer to different roles, workstreams, or departments within an organization. Organizations can use developmental rotations as a tool for developing and engaging employees and increasing organizational agility. This blog will overview some of the many benefits developmental rotations offer employees and employers and…
Recent Trends in Government: Skills-Based Hiring
The recent introduction of the Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills (ACCESS) Act (H.R.7887) has continued the movement incorporating skills-based hiring into the federal government. In September of 2023, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced a completed list of common federal skills supporting this broader hiring initiative1. Skills-based hiring has received significant…
Employee Spotlight: Lauren Small
Let’s get to know Lauren Small! Lauren hails from Silver Spring, Maryland. She attended the University of Maryland for her BS in Psychology and then went on to George Washington University to earn her MA in Organizational Science. Lauren is currently an HR Generalist/Recruiter at FMP. Keep reading to learn more about Lauren! What are…
Strategic Communications CoP Employee Spotlight: Haley Fuller
We’re excited to continue showcasing FMP’s Strategic Communications capability area by spotlighting Haley Fuller, a Senior Consultant and a member of FMP’s Strategic Communications Community of Practice. Haley received her bachelor’s degree in public health and Spanish from University of Georgia and her Master of Education in adult and lifelong learning from Penn State. A…