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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…
FMP Consulting Core Capability: Supporting Strategic Communications for Modern Organizations
Introduction Organizations have more ways to communicate with their employees and audiences than ever, but this hasn’t automatically resulted in deeper connections and greater influence. Instead, it has become more challenging to vie for, capture, and keep their attention. And further, capturing attention is only part of the objective; what organizations really want is to…
Employee Spotlight: Meg Duffy
Let’s get to know Meg Duffy! Meg grew up in New Jersey and lived in several different places before moving to DC almost 10 years ago. Meg received her B.S. in Elementary Education from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and her master’s in School Counseling from The College of New Jersey. Keep reading to learn…
Employee Spotlight – Pride Edition: Jonathan Horowitz
Today, we’re thrilled to share a Pride Month Spotlight on Jonathan Horowitz, FMP’s newest Managing Consultant. In this spotlight, Jonathan shares insights on his coming out story and how it has impacted his life. The topic of FMP’s 2024 Pride Panel was coming out, so we’re excited to continue that discussion with Jonathan here. Can…
Personal Reflections of Juneteenth: An FMP Employee Perspective
Juneteenth has been a part of the Black lived experience and cultural heritage for generations. Only recently recognized as a federal holiday, Juneteenth is a celebration of Black freedom that’s gone mainstream in a way we haven’t seen before…and frankly, I am MORE than here for it (as we all should be). For those who…
Self-Care and Empowerment During Pride (& Always)
Celebrating Pride Month is a joyous occasion to honor the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community and to foster safe spaces where queer individuals can be visible, recognized, and celebrated. While it is important to celebrate pride, we also need to hold space for the disproportionate challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face in daily life, including difficult conversations…
Mental Health Awareness Month Spotlight: Dr. Crosby
This May, FMP is recognizing Mental Health Month, a month dedicated to promoting awareness, offering resources and education, and advocating for mental health and well-being. FMP values providing education and support for our employees’ mental health. FMP was excited to invite Dr. Crosby, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of mental health center Affirmative Spaces, to speak…