Federal Employee Explainer Series
The Partnership for Public Service is hosting a webinar series to answer your questions
Right now, there are a lot of questions swirling around about what it means to be a federal employee, and the role of the career workforce. These issues can be challenging to navigate, especially during the start of a new administration.
The Partnership for Public Service is here, as it has been for more than 20 years, to support you–the federal employee–so you can continue to serve the public and uphold your oath of office.
Upcoming webinars
How can the Merit Systems Protection Board help me?
When: Monday, March 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST
Description: Learn how the Merit Systems Protection Board advocates for federal employees and their appeal processes
Speakers:
- Ray Limon, former member, Merit Systems Protection Board
- More speakers to be announced
How are resumes evaluated in the private sector?
When: Wednesday, April 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Hear advice from HR directors on how are resumes evaluated in the private sector, what yours should look like and how the job market is
Speakers:
- Laszlo Bock, former human resources lead, Google
- Patty McCord, former human resources lead, Netflix
- (Moderator) Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs, the Partnership for Public Service
What insights can I learn from executive search recruiters?
When: Wednesday, April 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Learn from executive search recruiters what employers are looking for and how you can make yourself stand out
Speakers:
- Julian Ha, partner, Heidrick and Struggles
- Doug Trout, CEO, DRiWaterstone
- More speakers to be announced
Past webinars
What do executive orders mean for me?
When: Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Overview of the recent executive orders related to the federal workforce
Speakers:
- Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs, Partnership for Public Service
- Kevin Johnson, director, federal workforce, Partnership for Public Service
What if my employment status changes?
When: Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Understanding reductions in force (RIF), probationary periods and administrative leave
Speakers:
- Valerie Smith Boyd, director of the Center for Presidential Transition®, Partnership for Public Service
- Ronald Sanders, former associate director of national intelligence and chief human capital officer, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and former associate director for human resource policy, Office of Personnel Management
What are my rights as an employee?
When: Thursday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Understanding employee rights and appeals: adverse actions, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and termination of employment
Speakers:
- Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs, Partnership for Public Service
- Robert Erbe, attorney, Law Office of Robert Erbe, PLLC, Federal Employment Law Office.
- Arthur Gary, former deputy assistant attorney general for policy, management and procurement, Department of Justice
What are my whistleblower rights?
When: Monday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Learn about whistleblower and anti-retaliation laws
Speakers:
- Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs, Partnership for Public Service
- Dana Gold, senior director of advocacy and strategy and director of the Democracy Protection Initiative, Government Accountability Project
- Joe Spielberger, senior policy counsel, Project on Government Oversight
How might my benefits be affected?
When: Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Examining the impact of the recent executive orders on federal employee benefits
Speakers:
- Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs, Partnership for Public Service
- Tammy Flanagan, founder and principal retirement specialist, Retire Federal, NARFE
How might my public sector skills translate into the private sector?
When: Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Translating your public sector skills for the private sector and building a private sector resume
Speakers:
- Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs, Partnership for Public Service
- Dave Mader, director of Business Development, Partnership for Public Service, and former controller and acting deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget
- Katy Hogan, director of workforce programs, Partnership for Public Service
- Michele Woodward, executive coach, Michele Woodward Consulting, LLC
What are my rights as a probationary employee?
When: Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Understanding employee rights and appeals for employees in a probationary period
Speakers:
- Jenny Mattingley, vice president of government affairs, Partnership for Public Service
- Robert Erbe, attorney, Law Office of Robert Erbe, PLLC, Federal Employment Law Office
- Jim Eisenmann, attorney, Alden Law Group, LLC
- Rob Shriver, managing director, Civil Service Strong, Democracy Forward and former acting director of the Office of Personnel Management
How can I protect myself from doxxing and other forms of harassment?
When: Monday, Mar. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Learn about ways to protect yourself from doxxing and other forms of harassment
Speakers:
- Tim McManus, chief operating officer, Partnership for Public Service
- Eva Galperin, director of cybersecurity, Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Maju Varghese, co-founder, Democracy Security Project
How can I maximize my LinkedIn profile?
When: Wednesday, Mar. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. EST
Description: Learn how features of LinkedIn can support your job search
Speakers:
- Sam Donaldson, vice president of communications, Partnership for Public Service
- Brett Mikoy and Billy Stuart from the LinkedIn for Government team
What do I need to know about Washington, D.C. unemployment insurance?
When: Wednesday, March 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST
Description: Learn about unemployment insurance and other DC DOES resources
Speakers:
- Michelle Amante, senior vice president of government programs, Partnership for Public Service
- James Clopton, senior program manager, DC Department of Employment Services
- Kuturah Aldridge, quality control coordinator, DC Department of Employment Services
- Glorie Chiza, senior program manager, DC Department of Employment Services
What are employers looking for and how can I stand out?
When: Tuesday, March 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. EST
Description: Learn from recruiters what employers are looking for and how you can make yourself stand out
Speakers:
- Katy Hogan, director of workforce programs, Partnership for Public Service
- Martha LeMondes, director, Stanton Chase
- Larry Slesinger, founder and CEO, Slesinger Management Services
About the sessions
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All sessions will be hosted via Zoom webinar.
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All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel.
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You will not be required to share your email or name when you join the session.
- Hosts and panelists will be on camera. Participants will not have the ability to show themselves on camera.
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Chat will be disabled, but you will be able to send questions anonymously through the platform.
Supporting federal employees through change
We help career civil servants navigate the changes brought about by incoming political leaders at the start of a new administration, drawing on our more than 20 years of work to build a better government. Explore our resources on civil service policies and proposals, the current state of the federal workforce and leading during times of uncertainty.
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