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California’s Public Service Recognition Week Toolkit

SAVE THE DATES MAY 5-11, 2024

Honoring Our Public Servants.

Connecting Citizens With Their Government.

Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is a time set aside to honor individuals who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. It is a valuable recognition program intended to help build workplace culture and support meaningful employee engagement.

CalHR invites each department to participate in themed event days during PSRW. Recommended events are highly encouraged but not mandatory. Departments can also establish their own unique activities for the week.

The Statewide Engagement team would like to thank the departments that attended the Public Service Recognition Week training sessions held on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16.

Departments who missed the opportunity to attend one of these sessions can find the Public Service Recognition Week PowerPoint presentation here.

Public Service Recognition Week Flyer

General PRSW Resources

Suggested Schedule of Events

Below is a framework of suggested Public Service Recognition Week 2024 activities for state departments. The theme for each day is based on one of Gallup’s five elements of wellbeing. Each day also features reflection questions and additional resources. Departments can use the reflection questions to spark meaningful conversations through social media, lunch and learns, email communication or team meetings.

Monday, May 6, 2024: Career Wellbeing

Career wellbeing: You like what you do every day.

Suggested activities

  • Executive Meet and Greet: Host a virtual or in-person lunch and learn or record a video of executive leaders to share via email or social media.
  • EAP On-Demand Webinar: Promoting Psychological Safety in the Workplace: The session will teach managers best practices for promoting a positive work culture and how creating a safe space improves employee wellbeing. Watch the recording.

Reflection questions

  • When do you feel like you are doing your best work?
  • Is there something one of your colleagues does that inspires you?

Resources

 

Tuesday, May 7, 2024: Social Wellbeing

Social wellbeing: You have meaningful friendships in your social life.

Suggested activities

  • Speed Networking: Host a networking event in person or virtually with breakout rooms, rotating partners.
  • EAP On-Demand Webinar: Maintaining Positive Relationships: Learn the importance of positive relationships at work and the steps to deal with conflict. Watch the recording.

Reflection question

  • Is there someone at work you trust?

Resources

 

Wednesday, May 8, 2024: Physical Wellbeing

Physical wellbeing: You have energy to get things done.

Suggested activities

  • Wellness Activity: Host a mindful walk, mindful moment or group activity (use registration code: StateofCA).
  • EAP On-Demand Webinar: Strategies to Navigate Stress and Build Resilience: Learn coping strategies to manage stress, prevent burnout and promote resilience. Watch the recording.

Reflection question

  • Do you have an accountability buddy or someone at work who cares about you? How might you support each other’s physical wellbeing?

Resources

 

Thursday, May 9, 2024: Financial Wellbeing

 

Financial wellbeing: The perception you have enough money to do what you want to do.

Suggested activities

  • Financial Wellbeing Webinar With Savings Plus: Discuss tools, resources and tips to help your financial wellbeing now and into the future. Register now. | 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • EAP On-Demand Webinar: Balancing your Financial and Emotional Wellbeing: Learn tips on how to manage financial challenges as well as provide resources to help increase your financial literacy. Watch the recording.

Reflection questions

  • What financial habits could you modify to enhance your financial wellbeing?
  • How can you gain mutual support from others in the pursuit of your financial goals?

Resources

Friday, May 10, 2024: Community Wellbeing

 

Community wellbeing: You like where you live.

Suggested activities

  • Connect with a Community-Based Organization: Invite team members to volunteer individually or together at an organization that aligns with your department.
  • EAP On-Demand Webinar: Fostering Understanding Between Veterans and Civilians for Workplace Success: Understand the unique needs of veterans and their common challenges with civilian workplace culture. Watch the recording.

Reflection question

  • How might you contribute to a community-based organization that is in line with the mission, vision and values of your department?

Resources

  • Share Employee Assistance Program information about community resources available to support community wellbeing. Get connected with your neighbors, offer support to those who need it and promote selflessness and healthy living throughout your environment.
  • Download the PSRW Virtual Background: Community Wellbeing

Social Media and Hashtags

If it is appropriate for your department, share photos of your events on social media using the hashtags #PSRWCA and #CAServingCA. If you have satellite offices or a hybrid workforce, be sure to establish a way to collect photos and share PSRW participation in advance.

Contact Us

Need more event ideas, signage ideas, or other resources? Contact StatewideEngagement@calhr.ca.gov​.

The Statewide Engagement Program’s mission is to provide a holistic approach in connecting state departments with the capacity and community needed to support the overall wellbeing of their employees.

Learn more about how the Statewide Engagement Program can help your department:

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PSRW 2023

Public Service Recognition Week 2023 

MAY 7-13, 2023 

California’s Public Service Recognition Week Resources 

Since 2017, the State of California has participated in Public Service Recognition week and regularly reaches upwards of 70,000 employees! Check out our resources to help your department, regional offices, and field offices participate. Departments are encouraged to participate and can establish their own unique activities for the week. 

Download the PDF of proposed themes for PSRW! 

Check out previous years’ videos on CalHR’s YouTube page. ​ 

Public Service Recognition Week Flyer

2023 PSRW Training Webinar Refresher PowerPoint 

PSRW 2022

Public Service Recognition Week 2022 

May 1-7, 2022 

Governor Newsom’s California Public Service Recognition Week 2022 m​essage is available here

Public Service Recognition Week is a time set aside to honor the individuals who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. It is a valuable morale booster and a pleasant distraction from intense work. 

CalHR invites your department to participate in themed event days during Public Service Recognition Week and, if it is appropriate for your department, share photos of your events using the hashtags #PSRWCA and #CAServingCA. 

California Public Service Reco​gnition Week 2022 Themed Event Days PDF​​ 

If you have satellite offices or teleworking staff, be sure to establish a way to collect photos and share participation in advance. Recommended events are optional, not required or mandatory. Hybridize events that are in-person with a virtual participation option. Please be mindful of any public health guidelines around in-person events.​