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Reduction in Force (RIF) Training Series

Chris Kowalik unpacks 22 topics to help federal employees navigate the RIF, including:

  • Comparing the downsizing tools agencies can use
  • Identifying the available pension and benefits options
  • Evaluating the effects of taking various offers
  • Highlighting 12 things every employee should do today

Part 1: Introducing the RIF Training Series

Part 2: Lessons Learned from Deferred Resignation Offer

Part 3: Am I at Risk of Being RIF’ed?

Part 4: 12 Things Every Federal Employee Should Do NOW

Part 5: Comparing “Reduction-in-Force,” “Early Outs,” and “Discontinued Service Retirements” (RIF vs. VERA vs. DSR)

Part 6: Comparing a “Reduction-in-Force” and the “Deferred Resignation”

Part 7: Will I Lose My Pension if I’m RIF’ed?

Part 8: What if I am Already Eligible to Retire?

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Part 9: What if I Don’t Qualify for an “Early Out (VERA)” or “Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR)”?

Part 10: What if I Have Less than 5 Years of Federal Service

Part 11: Can I Volunteer for a RIF?

Part 12: Is it Better to Quit Before I’m RIF’ed?

Part 13: Will I Get Severance Pay and How is it Calculated?

Part 14: Are Cash Payments (VSIPs) Being Offered?

Part 15: Can I File for Unemployment?

Part 16: Will I Lose My Annual Leave and Sick Leave?

Part 17: What Happens if I Want to Return to Federal Service Later?

Part 18: Will I Get a Different Pension Calculation (and When)?

Part 19: Will I Still Get the FERS Supplement (and When)?

Part 20: Will I Get to Keep My Government Insurance (FEHB, FEGLI, FLTCIP & FEDVIP)?

Part 21: What Should I Know if I’m a Military Veteran?

Part 22: How Can I Access My Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)?

About Chris Kowalik

Chris Kowalik is a federal retirement expert and frequent speaker to federal employee groups nationwide. In her highly-acclaimed FedImpact Workshops, the FedImpact Podcast, and the FedImpact Webinars, she empowers employees to make confident decisions as they plan for the days when they no longer have to work. Chris’ candid and straightforward nature allows employees to get the answers they need and understand the impact these decisions have on their retirement.
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