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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…
Employee Spotlight: Candace Cronin
Today, we get to hear from Candace Cronin, a Senior Advisor here at FMP. Candace is a native Texan who lived in the Northeast and DC Metro area for about 12 years combined. Although she is glad she left Texas for a time to appreciate other parts of the country, her family has since retreated…
Fast Fashion: What it Means and Why it Matters for Sustainability in the Workplace
Chances are you’ve opened your closet door recently and thought to yourself, “I need some new clothes.” Our bodies change, fashion trends evolve, and our personal preferences shift. Whether you dress in business attire, business casual, or your work attire also pulls double duty as workout gear, clothing is an integral part of your daily…
Managing Effectively in a Hybrid Work Environment
Managers across the US find themselves facing rapid and sometimes disruptive change resulting from the pandemic. A broad swath of the workforce has experienced remote work or policies that allow them to work from home at least part of the time. Many organizations find they cannot retain high performers or hire quality candidates unless they…
Employee Spotlight: AJ Goetz
For our latest employee spotlight, we’re excited to feature AJ Goetz, who is a Consultant here at FMP. Keep reading to learn more about AJ’s background, hobbies and what he likes most about FMP! Tell us about your professional/educational background. I have bounced around a bit. I first came to the area in 2009 as…
Employee Spotlight: Kristina Wright
We’re excited to feature Kristina Wright today, a Consultant at FMP who currently works with the US Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service Massachusetts. Kristina is originally from Arkansas but moved to North Carolina when she was 11. She attended Denison University where she studied Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology and then completed her master’s…
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,…
The FMP Internship Experience – Reflections of interns past and present
Although it is only February, we’re already thinking ahead and planning for the summer – particularly for our summer interns! Each year, we hire a variety of Human Capital interns to support our client projects, as well as internal teams and initiatives, which include internships focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), Business Development…
Employee Spotlight: Josiah Johnson
Today, we will be spotlighting Josiah Johnson! Josiah is from Belle Glade, Florida and attended Florida A&M University before joining FMP as a Senior Consultant. Read on to learn more about Josiah! What are your hobbies? I enjoy playing intramural flag football and basketball with friends on weekends. I also enjoy reading science-fiction books with…
Intrapreneurship at FMP: Small Nuggets of Knowledge (SNacK)
FMP Consulting Engagement Manager, Kathleen Bellis, instituted Small Nuggets of Knowledge (SNacK), a 30-minute, biweekly learning event series, in June of 2019. SNacK provides FMPers the opportunity to showcase their knowledge, share tools and resources with colleagues, and hone their presentation skills in a low-pressure environment. For this installment of the Intrapreneurship at FMP blog…