Reduction in Force (RIF) Training SerieS

Part 1: Introducing the RIF Training Series 

ProFeds founder 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

Introducing the Reduction-in-Force training series exclusively for federal employees facing uncertainty during DOGE workforce reductions. Throughout the 22-part series, Chris delivers information federal employees should understand and actionable steps they can take to prepare if faced with RIF termination.

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Podcast Episode 155:

[Reduction in Force] 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 “Early Outs,” “Cash Buyouts,” and “Discontinued Service Retirements” (VERA vs. VSIP 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?

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)?

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