Community Involvement

Assisting in our community is something that comes naturally to us here at FPI. We are extremely focused on giving back and we take social responsibility seriously. You will always find FPI employees volunteering their time and skills, participating in athletic events in support of charity, and reaching out to those in need. FPI employees love to sweat for a cause! Doing the right thing means supporting the community we serve. From enhancing student’s learning in local high schools to being the largest contributor to a local food bank, FPI funding and volunteering has a significant impact on the local community.Believing it’s important to invest in our communities, you will see us continually looking for ways to make a difference where we live, work and play. Below are just a few examples of how we get involved.

TOYS FOR TOTSFPI sadly recognizes that there are children in our local community who won’t know the simple joy of opening a gift during the holiday season. Each year, FPI employees enthusiastically come together in conjunction with the Marine Corps to gather and donate dozens of new toys for children in need.

BLOOD DRIVEWESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITYFPI works with Western New England University bringing ‘real world’ workplace technologies to campus. FPI sponsors the FPI Excellence in Computer Science Scholarship, a merit-based scholarship meant to help motivate bright and ambitious students to continue to excel in the field of computer science. Also, in 2015, FPI donated funds to help equip the new WNE Cyber Security lab in support of the new Network Security major WNE hopes to offer students in the near future.FPI frequently sends employees to WNE for guest lectures to WNE’s Computer Science and IT Department classes and participates in WNE’s CEO Luncheon in which our former CEO, Tom Moran, was one of the first CEO presenters. FPI has also donated funds which enabled the start-up of the ‘WNE Women in Technology Group’. FPI is proud to work so closely with WNE enhancing the learning experience for WNE students and preparing our future workforce.

FOOD DRIVEAs part of FPI’s commitment to serve our local community, one of our annual initiatives includes hosting a food drive to support those less fortunate and help fight hunger. Each summer, FPI employees coordinate company-based food and fundraising activities to help meet the increased demand for food (and personal care items), helping out when food drives are not as widespread. FPI is proud to share that in 2015 employees donated an impressive $11,510 to The Open Pantry in Springfield.

BLOOD DRIVEFPI realizes that the demand for blood supply is constant and does its best to contribute to this life-saving need by hosting an annual on-site blood drive providing employees a convenient way to give back to the community, helping to save lives.

Committees

At FPI we are constantly focused on improvement...making things better...increasing value...and, we know that two people working together may be more effective at solving a problem than one. FPI encourages teamwork and you will have opportunities to join challenging and rewarding committees that give you a chance to step-up and get involved in brainstorming, researching, reporting and implementing initiatives.

DIVERSITYDiversity is at the heart of our company – team members with different backgrounds, points of view, experiences and perspectives, all working together toward the same goals. Having a diverse, multifaceted team lets us unleash the best thinking on our business – and deliver the best results. Our Diversity Council is proof-positive that inclusion is a way of life at FPI. Dedicated to helping FPI employees recognize the unique talents and perspectives each person brings to the table, council members help to reinforce our commitment to being an inclusive organization, in which all employees are treated with respect, recognized for performance and valued for individual differences.FPI aims to go above and beyond to demonstrate our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone is inspired to achieve their personal best. We believe diversity leads to better products, a stronger business and a better workplace for employees.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLESThe mission of the Healthy Lifestyles committee is to help the FPI community enjoy an improved quality of life by raising awareness about health issues and inspiring healthy lifestyle changes that will result in a balanced mind, body and spirit. We focus on several aspects that influence our physical and emotional well-being including general health topics, nutrition, fitness and community events as these all play an important role in balancing the body.Good health is a long term objective, the everyday decisions we make are the things that most influence our health and well-being. By providing consistent support, our team hopes to inspire others to make better decisions and to do what is right for our bodies on a daily basis.

OPERATION YOperation Y, primarily geared towards those new to the workforce, strives to build a strong community within FPI, while bridging the generational gap. 'Op Y' focuses on developing team-building skills by organizing and coordinating events, working with the community outside of FPI to nurture a cooperative environment, and internal cross-training to increase our breadth of knowledge. Some of Operation Y's events include: Summer Kick-Off Party, Generation Y/Executive Team Wine & Cheese Night, and volunteering at the Springfield Emergency Food Pantry.

GREEN TEAMThere are a number of important reasons to 'Go Green' and here at FPI we have taken on the green challenge by forming the FPI GREEN Team. The GREEN Team has introduced company-wide initiatives to substantially reduce our use of paper, begun several recycling programs and organized a car pool program saving employees over 14,000 miles in only a six month period! They may be small steps, but their motto says it all ... “together we can do more.”

QUALITY AWARDS PROGRAMAs a company, we strive to infuse in every employee the desire and dedication to continuously improve all aspects of our organization. We want to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations the first time, every time.We achieve this by encouraging all employees to perform their duties to the best of their ability and by providing them with the necessary support to produce a quality product or service.To encourage this goal, the Quality Committee rewards FPI employees who go above and beyond the normal scope of their jobs. Award winners are customer-driven, out-of-the-box thinkers, who strive for continuous innovation and improvement and frequently step up and take ownership ... leading FPI to the top!

COMMITTEE FOR RECREATION AND PARTICIPATIONThe key to all great organizations are its people. The Committee for Recreation and Participation is our way to celebrate our people and create a community spirit. Activities include the Annual Employee Appreciation event, Take our Children to Work day, Holiday and Birthday celebrations, and charitable fund raisers strengthen the team spirit that is part of FPI.

BenefitsA good job should provide more than just income. It should be a total package that offers a source of support, an opportunity to shine, a way to help you develop and move forward through your career, and meets the health and financial needs of both you and your family. Take one look at our total rewards package and you’ll see FPI believes in supporting our employees in every way possible to reach their personal and professional goals. In a nutshell, we look out for our employees.FPI’s total rewards package goes the distance making all of your hard work worthwhile.

Our priority is to offer a customizable program that can be tailored to meet the diverse needs of each employee. The package - pay, health care benefits, wellness programs, retirement plans, work/life benefits and other perks - helps to safeguard your health and that of your family, and strengthens your financial security with benefits that grow over your lifetime.

Our total rewards package represents a significant investment in our employees and their families, and is designed to help employees enjoy a high quality of life and personal achievement. Because our success is dependent upon the ingenuity and productivity of each member of our team, we are committed to providing for their personal and professional well-being by offering comprehensive, competitive compensation and benefits.

Offering a top-notch total rewards package to our employees is a huge benefit for FPI!

COMPENSATIONWe encourage employees to perform with purpose – blaze new trails, never settle for second best and aspire to do something bigger. That's why we are committed to rewarding those who help make us successful. Our compensation philosophy truly recognizes that people drive profitability and competitive advantage. FPI's compensation programs are based upon individual performance, corporate success, as well as competiveness in the job market.

HEALTH & WELLNESSWe know that good insurance is crucial. That's why FPI offers access to first-rate competitive health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care and other progressive, flexible wellness benefits.

RETIREMENT SAVINGS & LIFE INSURANCEYou may not be thinking about your retirement – but we are. Retirement benefits include immediate vesting for a generous 6 percent matching 401(k) program, plus an additional 3 percent employer contribution. That’s real savings you can count on. Benefits also include employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability as well as a host of voluntary life insurance options from which to choose.

PAID TIME OFFWe believe employees need time to refresh and recharge. That’s why FPI provides 3 weeks of vacation per year that begins accruing on day one, with additional days awarded with increased years of service; 6 sick days during your first year - 12 each year thereafter, that you can bank for future use; and 9 paid holidays celebrated each year.

WORK/LIFE BALANCELet's face it. We don't spend all day, every day working. Some of us play in a band, coach a team, work out at a health club, sing in a church choir or hang out with friends...anything to relax, have fun and enjoy our personal life.

And you know what? We actually care about you as a person. Not just the “you” that shows up to work every day. But the “you” that goes home to your family and out into your community. FPI knows that one of the main reasons we all work so hard is to earn the freedom to do these and many other fun things in our lives. That’s why we strive to give employees the tools necessary for a healthy work/life balance. Family-friendly policies, healthy lifestyle benefits, convenience perks and social activities help you and your family have more fun.

We believe that at some point work skills and life lessons merge, and at that point everyone's expectations are fulfilled. It’s called personal satisfaction, but in reality, everyone wins.

PARTNERS INCENTIVE PLANBecause we believe in sharing our success with those who make it possible, your total compensation goes beyond your base salary. Each year, employees are eligible to participate in the Partners Incentive Plan. Bonuses are based on an employee’s personal performance and the company’s broader financial results. It’s a great way to reap valuable financial rewards for your personal contribution to FPI’s success.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)FPI offers health care and dependent care FSA’s for payment of eligible health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars. It’s another way FPI promotes saving you money.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)This employer-paid benefit includes confidential counseling, information and referrals on a wide range of concerns, ranging from stress or anxiety, work and family issues to legal consultations, financial issue and elder care. Our EAP also offers discounts on services such as smoking cessation and fitness club memberships. Telephone assistance is available 24/7 to employees and their family members.

EMPLOYEE PURCHASESThrough a corporate purchasing program, employees are offered a wide range of discounts on everything from cell phones and flowers to automobiles and computers.

Education

To put it simply, FPI’s training and educational opportunities can’t be beat! Our entrepreneurial, team-oriented and performance-driven culture is fertile ground for you to realize your potential.Our employees are lifelong learners and if there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s the drive to keep getting better at what we do. FPI stands committed to creating an environment where employees can learn and grow. We offer a wide variety of personal and professional development opportunities, career paths and challenging projects all focusing on building knowledge of our company and our industry, in addition to specialties such as information technology, project management or business acumen specific to each part of our business.

Our holistic and robust approach to education is fostered through a wide variety of formats - formal and informal – including on-the-job, virtual and traditional classroom, e-learning, Web conferences, stretch assignments, job rotations, one-on-one coaching and awesome mentors. It’s an unbeatable training ground. Want proof? Just ask our employees.

Believe it or not, our goal is to help you grow beyond your current job – help you gain the skills needed to move to the next step on your career path. What’s in it for FPI? Employees are the number one contributor to our future success, so we see education as a wise investment!

CONTINUING EDUCATIONTrying to decide between graduate school and starting a career? At FPI you can do both. FPI believes that employee value is increased through professional and personal development. In any given year, upwards of 10% of our staff are enrolled in a degree or certification program or are taking courses to enhance their skills. Employees can pursue education on their own time and will be reimbursed up to 100% for certain approved costs.

GPSWant to put your learning curve in “fast forward?” FPI’s GPS (Guide, Prepare, Succeed) new employee orientation program is our first level of internal training for new employees. The program, which has graduated over 175 employees, was developed to assist you as you start your journey with FPI. Just as a GPS navigational device can save you valuable time directing you to your destination; similarly our GPS Program will help lead the way toward your successful future with FPI. Once on board, you will be assigned a mentor to help point you in the right direction, while you begin a scavenger hunt that provides an exciting, self-guided tour through the company, introduces you to numerous individuals along the way, and gives you an understanding of just what sets FPI apart!

LEARN-AT-LUNCHAt FPI, we are BIG on expanding our circle of knowledge. We offer Learn-at-Lunch Seminars where you’ll brown-bag it as you join co-workers over lunch and learn from experts about FPI’s products and services and business trends. You’ll even get to watch movies to learn more about particular topics.

FIELDFIELD - FPI’s Inclusive Electronic Learning Database - is our very own in-house version of YouTube. It’s a website designed to store and share training videos. FIELD provides a wealth of information and allows you to search for and view videos related to a specific product and/or service that FPI provides to its customers, as well as a variety of tips and techniques for use internally. Each employee has access to watch and create videos to share with fellow employees. And it allows our “Cecil B. DeMille Wannabe’s” to show us their film making talents.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMInvesting in the next generation of leaders is critical to FPI sustaining a competitive advantage and achieving corporate growth over the long term. FPI’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) equips employees with the decision-making and executive skills needed to excel as multifaceted leaders. Participants emerge well prepared to take on greater cross-functional responsibilities–and ultimately drive performance throughout the organization. It's the combination of FPI leadership development opportunities and our employee's potential that has made FPI a company of high performance, first-class leaders.