Learn with Us
What Does Pride Mean to You?
The word ‘Pride’ is an integral cultural concept within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, representing solidarity, collectivity, and identity as well as resistance to discrimination and violence. We asked FMPers what Pride means to them; here’s what they said. “To me, Pride means celebrating all love, freedom, and individual differences.” “Obstruction or restriction…
Pride: A Brief History
Pride began as a riot. During most of the 20th century, it was common practice in the US, and across the world, for police to raid bars and restaurants where queer individuals would gather, using excessive force to drag patrons out of the bar, humiliating them, and even reporting them to their family and workplaces[i]….
Employee Spotlight: Dominic Jeter
Today, we’re getting to know Dominic Jeter, a Senior Technical Consultant at FMP. Dom is an avid traveler and adventurer with a background in information security, software development, and cybersecurity. Keep reading to learn more about Dom! Tell us about your professional/educational background. I graduated with my MBA with a concentration in Information Security Management…
Celebrating Small Businesses
May is Small Business Month, a time to celebrate small businesses and their owners, “the backbone of our economy and the glue of our communities[1].” Supporting small businesses is vital to the health of the U.S. marketplace and the wellness of our nation, as small businesses employ nearly half of all private sector workers in…
Employee Spotlight: Natasha Tenreiro
Today’s Employee Spotlight is on Natasha Tenreiro. Natasha is from northern New Jersey and is currently a Consultant. She holds a master’s in Industrial-Organizational psychology from Radford University. Natasha also attended this year’s annual SIOP conference, so we caught up with her to hear about her experiences. Keep reading to get to know Natasha! Tell…
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…
Biking to Work – How to Do It?
How Do I Bike to Work? Last week I shared why commuting by biking, walking, or taking other micromobility vehicles (e.g., scooters) to work is a good idea for your physical health, mental health, and for the environment. This week I will share some of the tips and tricks I have learned that help to…
Biking to Work – Why Do It?
Why Should You Bike, Walk, or Scooter to Work? Over the past three years, many people experienced what life without a commute looked and felt like at some time. While this newfound flexibility has persisted for some, many working Americans now find themselves commuting, at least a few times a week, to offices and meetings….
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.:…
Shop Small for Big Impact: Ideas for Increasing Your Organization’s Interactions with Small Businesses
Introduction Small Business Month is near and dear to us at FMP. Not only because we are a proud, woman-owned small business, but because we’ve seen first-hand the value small businesses bring through our regular engagements with dozens of them. Generally, small businesses are characterized as agile, innovative, and responsive. Who wouldn’t want more of…