Rising tensions with Iran have been met with a number of questions (and lots and lots of memes) about the existence of the federal program that provides a rapid and robust response system in the event of a national emergency, commonly known as “the draft.” So many questions that the Selective Service System’s (SSS) website crashed as a result of heightened traffic. Add malicio ...
Labels and Identities in Research Reports
As social scientists, we have a responsibility to use our research to make positive changes in society—that’s why “Impactful Work” remains one of FMG’s core values. Our commitment to impactful work is an important part of how we conduct and report research. Even beyond promoting greater social conscientiousness and reducing bias, appropriate reporting is a matter of scientific ...
Preparing for the 2020 Election
On Tuesday, January 14, Fors Marsh Group’s (FMG) election experts will participate in the United States Election Assistance Commission’s (EAC) 2020 Election Summit. The summit gathers the nation’s election community for lively discussion on key issues such as ensuring accessibility for voters with disabilities and securing the process against outside threats. As trusted adviso ...
The Impact One Toy Can Make: Furthering Diversity and Inclusion
For many people, the holiday season is synonymous with giving thanks, spreading joy, and sharing what we have with others. Charitable giving is one way that Fors Marsh Group (FMG) gives back to our local community. Our annual Thanksgiving food drive and end-of-year toy drive are both parts of a company-wide effort dating back to 2015. This year, the Diversity and Inclusion ...
Fors Marsh Group Earns Top Ranking in GreenBook’s 2019 Market Leaders Report
Fors Marsh Group (FMG) earned its highest rank ever on GreenBook’s 2019 Market Leaders Report, a new and expanded iteration of the venerable U.S. Top 50 Report. Of the U.S.-based companies considered in 2019, FMG ranked 33rd on the list and was placed in the strategic consultancy category. The Market Leaders Report showcases the biggest full-service market research firms in th ...
Ben Garthwaite Assumes Chief Executive Officer Position at Fors Marsh Group
On November 6, co-owners of Fors Marsh Group, Sean Marsh, Brian Griepentrog, and Ben Garthwaite formally transitioned the role of Chief Executive Officer to Ben Garthwaite. Dr. Marsh who has served as CEO since founding the company will remain at FMG and will focus on solving some of the biggest challenges facing Army Recruiting, a lifelong passion. “When I started Fors Marsh ...
Fors Marsh Group Named a 2019 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE Award Winner
Fors Marsh Group (FMG) has won the Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) 2019 Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) Award. NVFS recognized FMG for its commitment to providing a workplace that promotes work–life balance, meets the needs of employees and their families, and creates a positive impact in the Northern Virginia area. “We are honored to be recognized as a 2019 N ...
Fors Marsh Group Continues to Expand Recruitment Marketing Practice for Federal Government
Fors Marsh Group (FMG) is partnering with the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps to help recruit the next generation of public health leaders. The Corps is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States and fills essential public health leadership and service roles within federal agencies. Corps Officers serve throughout the nation in communities that are m ...
Fors Marsh Group Awarded Contract to Improve the American Voting Experience
Fors Marsh Group (FMG) was awarded a 3-year contract to provide strategic assistance and survey improvement support for the United States Election Assistance Commission’s (EAC) 2020 Election Administration and Voting Survey (EAVS). The findings from the EAVS data play a vital role in administering elections. The data are used to identify changing voter needs and identify resou ...
Fors Marsh Group to Improve Usability of FDA.gov
Fors Marsh Group (FMG) earned a contract with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct usability testing of its website, FDA.gov. FMG will identify ways to improve the web content, navigation structure, mobile friendliness, graphics, communication tools, and interactive content, while ensuring the site meets 508-compliance requirements. With over six million monthly vi ...
Fors Marsh Group to Develop Marketing Program for the Department of Labor
Fors Marsh Group (FMG) will partner with the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) under a 3-year contract to build the awareness and reputation of the CEO as a leading federal research and evaluation program office. In tandem with developing a full strategic communication and marketing plan, FMG communication experts will develop additional outreach effort ...
How to Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental illness is pervasive, with one in five adults experiencing its effects in a given year. Chances are you have a friend, family member, or coworker living with a mental illness—although you may not know it. For the 46.6 million people who are impacted by mental illness, Mental Illness Awareness Month is likely not something they openly acknowledge because of the stigma tha ...