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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…
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…
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…
Employee Spotlight: Samantha England
Today, we have the opportunity to get to know Samantha England, a Consultant II at FMP. Samantha is from Monmouth County, New Jersey and earned her Ph.D in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. Read on to learn more about Samantha! Tell us about your professional/educational background: I am a trained Industrial-Organizational Psychologist –…
Selecting for the Stars: Improving Accessibility in our Selection System
The interview process can be incredibly difficult and overwhelming. This is especially true for neurodivergent individuals and individuals with disabilities who may face additional barriers and challenges in the conventional interview format. According to some estimates, 30-40% of neurodivergent adults are unemployed or underemployed9. Neurodivergent candidates may struggle with understanding social cues, interpreting nonverbal communication,…