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Employee Spotlight: Sam Deschenes
For today’s New Hire Spotlight, we interviewed recent hire, Sam Deschenes. Sam is a Consultant with his M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Currently, Sam is working with clients with performance management, data analytics, and new technology integration. Outside of work, Sam enjoys being in nature, staying active, and working with…
Five Ways to Get the Most Value Out of Your Employee Recognition Program
As we kick-off a new month and look back on the previous month of March, we are reminded of the many activities that took place. March signaled the official beginning of Spring, initiated office rivalries during March Madness, and was home to the iconic St. Patrick’s Day. But did you know the first Friday in…
Employee Spotlight: Montrese Williamson
In this New Hire Spotlight, we are featuring new hire Montrese Williamson. Montrese specializes in Human Resources in FMP’s Internal Operations Strategy (IOS) Group. Montrese has worked in the HR field for many years and she is excited to join the FMP team. In her free time, Montrese enjoys visiting local wineries and listening to…
How to Apply Behavioral Science to Virtual Employee Recognition Program Design
In part 1 of this blog series, we explained the importance of employee recognition programs, discussed how the virtual work environment has impacted many of these programs, and highlighted the benefits of applying behavioral science to the redesign of these virtual programs. Now, in part 2 of the series, we will walk through some examples…
The Benefits of Applying Behavioral Science to Virtual Employee Recognition Programs
As we near the end of March 2021 and review the landscape, it’s increasingly clear that many of last year’s workplace challenges will continue through this year as well. Like FMP Consultant Haylee Gans describes in her recent FMP Blog on the importance of workplace flexibility, while the COVID-19 pandemic pushed organizations to adopt remote…
Employee Spotlight: Michael Colella
In today’s New Hire Spotlight, we are featuring new hire Michael Colella. Michael joined FMP as an Analyst. A graduate of Cornell University with a B.S. in Industrial Labor Relations. Michael has been involved in athletics for much of his life and represented the US Rowing team in 2017 and 2018. He is currently working…
Flashback February: A Journey to the ’90s
As you may have read in our last blog, this year marks FMP’s 30th anniversary. In preparation of celebrating this great milestone, we’re spending some time reflecting on the past. Before we had our open-layout office (which we miss dearly) and a growing workforce of 70+ employees, we were a small consulting firm of just…
Employee Spotlight: Erin Fitzsimmons
For this issue of our new hire Employee Spotlight, we interviewed Erin Fitzsimmons, a Consultant who joined FMP in September. Having completed her PsyD and MBA via a dual program at Widener University this past May, Erin also has a MEd from UPenn in Counseling and Mental Health. Prior to joining FMP, Erin’s professional focus…
The Importance of Celebrating Company Anniversaries — Kicking Off FMP’s 30th Birthday
As we begin the new year—especially this new year—we are looking forward to many things. A particularly exciting event here at FMP is our approaching 30th anniversary on March 4th. As the date nears, we’re reflecting on the importance of celebrating an anniversary, and what all that entails. Anniversaries are more than opportunities to recognize…
Employee Spotlight Blog: Amanda Palla
In today’s New Hire Spotlight, we are featuring one of our Managing Consultants, Amanda Palla. Amanda joined FMP in June 2020 and is now leading our Learning & Development Center of Excellence (COE). She has significant expertise in learning technologies, including web-based trainings (WBTs), Learning Management System (LMS) integration, Section 508 compliance, simulation and gaming,…