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Whether you're a federal employee navigating recent workforce changes or a state or local government professional, this resource will help you adapt to the evolving public sector landscape.
Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated during the first full week of May. This year, the weeklong celebration of public service runs from May 4 – 10, and offers a great opportunity to let the committed public servants within your organization know that their hard work is appreciated.
Need some ideas on how to properly recognize your workforce for their efforts? Check out this collection of resources and examples of what some other agencies have in store.
The Partnership for Public Service provides several PSRW-related resources for organizations looking to share a PSRW-themed event to add to the Partnership for Public Service events calendar, a podcast featuring stories about public service leaders’ efforts and much more.
- The Partnership for Public Service has also launched the #ISupportFeds campaign, offering members of the public a chance to share anecdotes demonstrating how a federal employee made a positive impact on their community, country or the world.
- The University of Wisconsin Public Service Recognition Toolkit includes items including email templates, graphics, scripts and distribution plans, designed to be used in conjunction with PSRW to aid in the recruitment and retention of employees.
- Washington State’s Office of Financial Management awards communications toolkit provides a number of resources and downloads for state agencies designed to be used in relation to Public Service Recognition Week awards.
- The National Association of State Personnel Executives has created a resource guide with facts, resources and ideas for events and activities to celebrate State Employee Recognition Day—held on May 7, as part of PSRW—at the state and local government levels.
- The City of Houston has shared information on a number of events and activities designed to honor its government employees and promote public service careers, including the City’s Bravo! Awards, PSRW Basketball Tournament and Profiles in Public Service.
- The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Public Service Recognition Week Toolkit includes a host of PSRW-related resources, along with a schedule of PSRW-themed events geared toward state employees throughout the week of May 4 – 10.
- The State of Oregon offers a variety of PSRW-themed toolkits and recognition ideas, as well as social media templates intended to help highlight the hard work and contributions of public employees.
OPM - Employees Rights & Appeals
Technologists for the Public Good - Federal Government Protections Explainer
Civil Service Strong - Navigating Uncertain Times: Protecting Civil Servants' rights
Legal Aid - Employment Lawyer Near Me
US Merit Systems Protection Board - Latest News and Significant Actions
Senator Tim Kaine - Your Rights as a Federal Employee
State by State
A thorough list of public sector employee resources by state.
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development has info for federal workers aplying for unemployment insurance benefits.
Resources for federal employees in California. Rep. Panetta is providing guidance on how to file for unemployment in California, along with a list of businesses and community-based organizations that have offered assistance in response to the crisis.
Sacramento County Job Seeker Guide. This guide has information on how to find a job, job training resources, specific help for unemployed Veterans and other residents, and information about initiatives such as emergency unemployment insurance that can help people get by as they look for a new job.
W4CA website, which provides resources designed to streamline the application process for displaced federal workers interested in employment with the state of California.
Find a Job | Office of Unemployment Compensation Find a Job.
Unemployment Insurance (UI) | Office of Unemployment Compensation Unemployment Insurance (UI).
Civil Service Jobs | Sorted by Relevance ascending | State of Hawai'i, Executive Branch Operation Hire Hawaiʻi (OH-HI).
DWD: DWD Home The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is a hub for career resources
Iowa's Rapid Response Services | Iowa Workforce Development The Iowa Workforce Development
Rapid Response The Kansas Commerce Department has a general page for terminated workers across industries
Federal Public Servants Home Maryland Public Servants Impacted by recent federal actions
Foreign Aid & Fed Workers Resources - Google Docs Foreign Aid & Fed Worker Resources is a crowdsourced document
News Flash • Resources Available for Laid Off Federal Employ Federick Co. MD
Resources for Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Government Actions Montgomery Co. MD
Support for Federal Workers Through Maryland's Partnership with Work for America
Federal Workers | Mass.gov Governor Healey's Message
Home | You Can in Michigan Michigan jobs portal.
Resume Bank — Michigan Policy Leaders Community Michigan Policy Leaders Resume Bank. I
Public Worker Attack Response Resources | Minnesota Association of Professional Employees Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
Workforce development | Hennepin County Hennepin County Workforce Development
Resources for Federal Workers | Representative Kelly Morrison Representative Kelly Morrison has created a page specifically for impacted federal workers in MN-03.
Please contribute a resource to the page
Job Service Montana Website for jobseekers
Home - Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Resources for former federal workers
WorkSource Oregon - Home Help people find jobs
Federal workers | OED Unemployment Insurance
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon Resources for terminated employees.
Careers for Federal Employees Continue Your Public Service with the Commonwealth
Please let us know if you have a resource to share.
Workforce Services for Businesses - Layoffs & Closures The South Dakota Department of Labor and Relations has a webpage for fired workers and job seekers.
If You Lost Your Federal Job in 2025 - Texas Workforce Commission The Texas Workforce Commission has created a landing page for federal workers
Department of Workforce Services Jobs in Utah
Resources for Federal Workers | U.S. Senator Tim Kaine
Help for Residents Affected by Federal Workforce Actions | News Center -Fairfax Co. resources
Resources for Federal Government Employees Impacted by Workforce Reductions | City of Alexandria, VA
Resources for Residents Impacted by Federal Workforce Actions- Prince William Co.
Resources for Federal Workforce | Loudoun County, VA - Official Website
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