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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…
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,…
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…
Neurodiversity and Why We Embrace It: A Conversation with Kimberly Nuss Pt. 1
What is Neurodiversity? While this term may be new to you, neurodiversity has significantly shaped our world. Neurodiversity is a scientific concept that initially arose from brain imaging research in the 1990s. A publication from Harvard Health describes it as “the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different…
Employee Spotlight: Roxanne Lawrence
We’re excited to introduce you all to Roxanne Lawrence, a Consultant here at FMP. Roxanne was born in Jamaica and spent the first 15 years of her life in the beautiful city of Montego Bay. She is currently an I-O Psychology doctoral candidate at the University of South Florida and will be graduating with her…
FMP Point of View Podcast with Erin Pitera
We wrapped up 2022 with a new FMP Point of View Video Podcast interview with Erin Pitera, FMP’s President and CEO. Lisa Prather and Erin discuss FMP’s Season of Gratitude and specifically what Erin is grateful for. Erin also reflected on how FMP has grown and the challenges we experienced in 2022. They also looked…