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During this year's #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, During this year's #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, CalPERS leadership got a chance to reflect on the meaning of public service — and even demonstrated a bit of it live.
 
As a way to acknowledge the contributions of our many team members, senior executives and leaders got behind a kitchen counter and handed out midday snacks to folks at our Sacramento headquarters.
 
It's a healthy reminder — CalPERS serves those who serve California, even within our own ranks.

#PSRW #PSRWCA #CAServingCA #PublicService #WeServe #CalPERS #LifeAtCalPERS #WorkCulture
Employers, mark your calendars! CalPERS' Educatio Employers, mark your calendars!

CalPERS' Educational Forum is on the horizon, and there are some dates you should carve out if you'd like to join us.

This annual event is catered to CalPERS-contracted employers who want to learn the latest about our benefit programs, services, and more.

Stay tuned for additional details.
CalPERS recently took time during the lunch hour t CalPERS recently took time during the lunch hour to hold our annual Diversity & Inclusion Day — a tradition that brought us together to celebrate the many cultures our team members represent.
 
More than 30 booths at our Lincoln Plaza headquarters showcased a variety of backgrounds through information, crafts, clothing, and authentic food.
 
As noted by our CEO Marcie Frost, this event allows us to be our true selves in front of one another — while serving as a reminder that we have much in common as we partner in the same mission.
 
Here's to our volunteers and to everyone who came out to make this experience truly special.
 
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As we celebrate #PSRW this year, we thought it'd b As we celebrate #PSRW this year, we thought it'd be good to ask our membership what public service means to them. 

Hear from CalPERS members on the value of public service, and why they do what they do in their daily contributions to their communities.

For more public service resources and stories, visit OurPublicService.org
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ALERT: Due to system maintenance, myCalPERS will be unavailable from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15 until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our services.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom Appoints Michael Detoy to the CalPERS Board of Administration

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