Resources

A guide and resource regarding the recent RIF at the U.S. Department of State. In partnership with Civil Service Strong and AFGE.

Join the Partnership for Public Service for a timely and informative webinar featuring Merit Systems Protection Board experts who will walk through the MSPB’s functionality and how to best navigate the MSPB process. Attendees will leave with practical insights regarding recent decisions impacting the MSPB, as well as better understand the status of evolving policies that may impact the federal community.  Speakers: 

The Partnership for Public Service recently convened a panel of experts to discuss strategies for public servants navigating salary negotiations. Our blog post shares key strategies to help professionals approach compensation conversations with greater confidence and clarity.

Master the art of salary negotiation across both the public and private sectors. This session will equip you with strategies to confidently navigate compensation conversations, whether you’re evaluating a corporate offer or a government pay scale. Learn how to assess your value, understand the nuances of different compensation structures, and advocate for yourself effectively. We’ll ... Read more

Navigate your federal career transition with confidence. Discover how to develop a resilient mindset and overcome the unique challenges of public service shifts with expert coaching insights.

Your public service values don’t have to end when your government career does. Many people chose federal service because they wanted to make a difference, solve real problems, and help others. That sense of purpose doesn’t disappear with a career transition. Instead, it can serve as a powerful motivator for what comes next. Whether you move into the nonprofit ... Read more

Federal workers interested in learning more about the unfolding implementation of OPM’s recent “Schedule Policy/Career” employment category are invited to join us on Wednesday, March 18, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for a discussion on the latest rule developments as well as other emerging policy areas impacting feds including reasonable accommodation, telework and updated RIF regulations.

The Partnership hosted a virtual Town Hall to help federal employees better understand the Office of Personnel Management’s final rule establishing the Schedule Policy/Career employment classification. The conversation focused on what the new rule does, how it differs from previous policies such as Schedule F, and what federal employees can expect.

We spoke recently with Sarah Adam, a financial advisor with Edward Jones who has been helping former and transitioning federal employees understand their options for their Thrift Savings Plan. Here is some important information for those wrestling with how to handle their federal savings.