CalPERS is the largest defined-benefit public pension in the U.S., with 2.4 million members. Phone: 888-225-7377 | Intl: +1 916-795-3000
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We welcome John Myers (@johnmyers) as our new Chief of Public Affairs. His skills, experience, and leadership will be an asset to our team and will serve our members, employers, and stakeholders well.
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Due to the fires in Northern California and the impact on the communities in Butte County, Anthem Blue Cross and Enloe Medical Center have agreed to reinstate their prior contract through December 31st. @enloe @AnthemInc @ChicoER #CampFire
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We thank all firefighters for their commitment, courage, and sacrifice as they work to keep our communities safe. @CAFirefighters @CALFIRE @Cal_OES @CAgovernor
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CORRECTION: CalPERS voted *against* the 2018 proposal covering compensation for Tesla CEO Elon Musk. CalPERS’ CEO misspoke on the issue this morning on @SquawkCNBC.
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Happy #NationalPuppyDay! Here are Mac and Kaleb, a couple of @CCIcanine puppies we have at our headquarters in #DowntownSacramento
ALT Picture of Mac, Canines Companions for Independence puppy.
ALT Picture of Mac, Canines Companions for Independence puppy.
ALT Picture of Kaleb, Canines Companions for Independence puppy.
ALT Picture of Kaleb, Canines Companions for Independence puppy.
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We extend our sincere thank you to all the public employees battling the fires burning across #California, saving lives and property. You truly are heroes. Be safe. #WeServeCA
Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you to brave men and women who are battling the #CaliforniaFires around the clock. You are amazing and we are so grateful for your service.
📷: Douglas Morrison, @LACOFD
ALT L.A. County firefighter battling the Woolsey Fire
ALT L.A. County firefighter battling the Woolsey Fire
ALT L.A. County firefighter battling the Woolsey Fire
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Thank you to all of the firefighters who are fighting fires throughout #California right now. Our thoughts are with you and your families. We are proud to serve you. #WeServeCA #CarrFire #FergusonFire #CranstonFire
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On this #InternationalFirefightersDay, we’d like to share a sneak peek of our new #WeServeCA video featuring Michael Seaton of @CAL_FIRE Station 35 in Paradise. @CALFIRE_ButteCo @CAFirefighters @calfirel2881 @paradise_ca #FirefightersDay #CampFire #WeServeCA
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CalPERS names first female board president: ow.ly/QyUA30hRjMP - via @Sacbiz
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(3/4) In 2014 we began winding down our hedge fund program, which Chatham Eureka was a part. We continue to work towards liquidating our remaining holdings & ending our relationship w/ the hedge fund, which currently represents 0.0006 of the more than $350 billion CalPERS fund.
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CalPERS Comments on Paris Agreement Decision, ow.ly/9Bd030ceOHf #ClimateChange #COP21 #Sustainability
ALT "We will continue to support the Paris Agreement on climate change. The Paris Agreement enables us to manage material risk and build opportunity in our investment portfolio. Supporting its goals ultimately benefits our members and their long-term retirement security" – Marcie Frost, CalPERS chief executive officer
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We’re one of 733 investors with over US$52 trillion, calling on governments to raise their climate ambition and implement robust policies to address the #climatecrisis. Find out more about the #2021GIS: theinvestoragenda.org/focus-….
ALT Photo of earth from moon. Text: 2021 Global Investor Statement to Governments on the Climate Crisis.
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(4/4) Our primary mission is to invest on behalf of our 1.9 million members in order to deliver the benefits they were promised after a career in public service.
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Best wishes @AnneStausboll on your retirement. Thank you for your leadership and serving those who serve California.
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Public Service Recognition Week honors the men & women who serve our nation as federal, state, county & local government employees. Join us this week as we celebrate all who have dedicated their careers to public service. #PSRW #PSRWCA #WeServeCA #CaliforniaForAll
ALT Colorful graphic featuring the State of California and the text: Thank You
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As a long-term investor, we understand #climatechange presents risks to not only the environment, but also business. #parisagreement
200+ investors w/$15T in assets just called on world governments - including the U.S. - to stay in #ParisAgreement. ceres.org/news-center/press-…
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We thank all our CalPERS members for their service and contributions to #California and are proud to serve them. #PSRW #PSRWCA #WeServeCA #CaliforniaForAll
ALT Golden Gate Bridge, with graphic that says “Thank You, Public Service Week”
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"When you see the world's central bankers focus on #climate risk reporting, you know it has gone mainstream" @AnneSimpsonUSA #sustainability
“You can deny the science. But money talks. And it is the economics that is driving this.” Anne Simpson of @CalPERS. buff.ly/2hApKAZ
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⚡️ “CalPERS Preliminary Investment Returns for Fiscal Year 2017-18”
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It’s imperative we have #ClimateChange reporting @ExxonMobil. Vote FOR it at mtg nxt Weds. #EngageForChange #CorpGov #Sustainability #ESG
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Climate change reporting is an essential element to corporate governance. @AnneSimpsonUSA #corpgov #transparency #sustainability
ALT Photo of Anne Simpson with quote from news release: "...I believe that we will see many more companies move in this direction. This vote shows that investors are serious about understanding climate risk.” - Anne Simpson, CalPERS Investment Director, Sustainability
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Wall Street is starting to care about #climatechange, ow.ly/KceJ30cUBqY #EngageForChange #Sustainability @axios @CeresNews
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“CalPERS cannot stand by and watch other shareholders being silenced.” CEO Marcie Frost announces that CalPERS will vote against ExxonMobil’s board of directors and its CEO for its ongoing lawsuit against two shareholder groups.” #ShareholderRights
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We extend our sincere thank you to Richard Costigan, former State Personnel Board Rep, for his years of service to CalPERS & his commitment to the long-term health of the Fund. @richardcostigan
ALT Richard Costigan and Henry Jones
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Big win today as ExxonMobil shareholders vote to replace two of the oil major’s board of directors calling for expertise and action on climate. @CeresNews @ActOnClimate100 @CalSTRS @NYSComptroller
Shareholders have spoken: In stunning vote, two new directors are elected at $XOM, as investors seek climate expertise and action. @ActOnClimate100
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Congratulations to #CalPERSBoard member @BettyYeeforCA on her appointment to @CeresNews Board of Directors. ow.ly/maN0308qjzu
ALT Photo of CalPERS Board Member Betty Yee, with quote: “Now more than ever, public and private sector leaders must work together and proactively drive solutions to address climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy. I look forward to working with Ceres to advance sustainability leadership worldwide.”
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“Climate change poses a systemic risk for investors like CalPERS. As fiduciaries, we need to hold boards accountable for setting targets for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.” – Anne Simpson, CalPERS interim managing investment director
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On this National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we honor those who have given their lives serving our communities. #NationalPoliceWeek #NationalPoliceOfficersMemorialDay
ALT Flags atop California Peace Officers’ Memorial Monument
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CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost Names Michael Cohen New Chief Financial Officer: ow.ly/zpx830lBz9i
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Climate Action 100+ investors seek net zero business strategies through company engagement; publish first initiative progress report: ow.ly/j0M030pEprw. @ActOnClimate100 @AIGCC_update @CeresNews @IIGCCnews @PRI_News #ClimateChange #ActOnClimate
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Businesses no longer have an excuse not to disclose their #climate risks, @AnneSimpsonUSA: ow.ly/Zeqf307x8QX @guardian #sustainability
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Amazing work by @CaltranD5 crews to get #Hwy101 open again after the mudslides in #Montecito less than two weeks ago. We’re proud to serve them and all of those who serve #California! #WeServeCA
Look at what team work did for the 101freeway. Thanks @CaltransD5 and every crew that made this happen.
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We’re honored to sign on with this @FSB_TCFD effort. #Sustainability #ClimateChange #EngageForChange #TCFDRecs
100+ are a good start - we need more companies to take climate-related risks seriously #TCFDRecs
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CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost is speaking before @UN today to talk about our support of global sustainable development goals and the Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance. #FinancingOurFuture #Fin4Dev #ClimateAction, #GlobalGoals
ALT CEO Marcie Frost and others at UN - Financing for Sustainable Development
ALT Panel at UN - Financing for Sustainable Development
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WATCH: Learn why we want #climatechange risk reporting @ExxonMobil: #EngageForChange @CeresNews $XOM #Susty #CorpGov
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We’re proud to serve those who have served the State of CA. #CalPERSProud #CalPERS85Years
ALT Photo of firemen walking in a line.
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“#CalPERS Action was a Prudent, Smart Decision,” comments on our discount rate decision from CEO Marcie Frost: ow.ly/vcZT307LEuL
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(2/4) As a large institutional investor, we invest in a broad variety of asset classes and hold positions in more than 10,000 public companies. Our investment or ownership does not represent an endorsement of a company or product.
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We are proud of our CEO Marcie Frost for being included in Capitol Weekly’s list of top 100 leaders in #California! capitolweekly.net/no-15-capi… - @Capitol_Weekly. @CAStateRetirees @CSEA_Now @CSAC_Counties @CSDAdistricts @CaCities @CSBA_Now @ACSA_info @CASBO @WeAreCTA
ALT Portrait of CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost
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More big news as preliminary results show that Exxon Mobil Corp (@exxonmobil) shareholders elect a third director nominated by Engine No. 1: ow.ly/ia7130rJEm0 - @Reuters. @CeresNews @ActOnClimate100
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CalPERS' Chief Investment Officer Ted Eliopoulos to leave CalPERS end of 2018. A search for his permanent replacement will begin immediately. News release to come.
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Poll finds 87 percent of Americans are in favor of companies reporting their climate-related risks: ceres.org/news-center/press-… - @CeresNews @Public_Citizen @JustCapital @ssrs_research
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CEO @AnneStausboll honored yesterday by @CeresNews for legacy, promoting business #sustainability re #climatechange
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We are grateful for our hardworking team at CalPERS. Without the dedication of these public employees, we would not be able to accomplish our mission of delivering retirement & health care benefits to members & their beneficiaries. @publicservice #PSRWCA #CAServingCA #PSRW
ALT Sacramento cityscape. CalPERS logo. #PSRW
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Statement on resignation of Chief Investment Officer Ben Meng ow.ly/xpIY50AS5mG
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California’s most powerful voice on Wall Street? Its pensions, ow.ly/bLmQ30jRkFn via @latimes
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Investors cont demand for #ClimateChange reporting. It’s time to see it from @ExxonMobil. #EngageForChange #Sustainability @NYSComptroller
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Our thoughts are with the public employees being deployed to help those impacted by the #CampFire. We are proud to serve those who serve #California. #WeServeCA @metrofirepio
Happening now: Strike teams made up of more than 80 members of @metrofirepio are en route to #ButteCounty to assist with the #CampFire @ABC10
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“Where the Camp Fire was different for me was my family was involved, my community was involved, my emotional attachment was involved to this fire.” – Michal Seaton, @CAL_FIRE Station 35 @CALFIRE_ButteCo @CAFirefighters @calfirel2881 @paradise_ca #CampFire #WeServeCA
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Henry Jones is the unofficial winner of the retired member representative seat on the CalPERS Board of Administration. News release coming soon. #CalPERSBoard
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We appreciate Ben Meng’s contributions to the organization which has put us on a positive path forward. We have a great team and the right plan in place. We wish Ben well in his next chapter.
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Keynote speaker Sallie Krawcheck (@SallieKrawcheck), CEO & co-founder @Ellevest, sets the stage at #CADiversityForum by talking about why diversity matters. #DiversityMatters
ALT Sallie Krawcheck on stage at Dover Forum.
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“Now is time for regulators to bring climate risk reporting to the mainstream,” @AnneSimpsonUSA, CalPERS #Sustainability Investment Dir.
Core elements of climate-related financial disclosures in @FSB_TCFD Report on #ClimateRisk #TCFDRecs fsb-tcfd.org
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To build a great team, focus on:
1⃣ Communication
2⃣ Connection
3⃣ Commitment
4⃣ Caring
@JonGordon11 addressing our employer partners at #CalPERSEdF #Leadership
ALT Jon Gordon on stage at CalPERS Educational Forum
ALT Close up of Jon Gordon on stage at CalPERS Educational Forum
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CalPERS Names Marcie Frost as New Chief Executive Officer: ow.ly/PPMw302fw8e
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Some people incorrectly believe that taxpayers fund the total cost of public pensions. Want to help set the record straight? Share the CalPERS Pension Buck - it illustrates the sources of income that fund public employee pensions. ow.ly/9CsY30pPF41
ALT Pension Buck infographic showing 58 cents = CalPERS Investment earnings, 29 cents = CalPERS employers, and 13 cents = CalPERS members.
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Shareholders deserve a seat at the table. CalPERS announces it will vote against the board of directors at ExxonMobil, as well as its CEO, due to the company's lawsuit against two investors, a move that could threaten #ShareholderRights. Read more here: bit.ly/3QSmpjg
ALT A view of six wedge shaped tables from above. One of the table is separated from the rest. Text: CalPERS; #ShareholderRights
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Great look at the value of #ESG in @TEDTalks: @ChrisMcKnett: The investment logic for #sustainability piped.video/watch?v=rpOwTspd…
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Thank you to all of the CalTrans workers who are making roads safe, even with fires still burning. Be safe. @CaltransHQ #WeServeCA
Even as the #CampFire burns, our Caltrans workers are busy throughout the affected area, making the highways safe for motorists.
ALT Bulldozer clears trees from highway
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Public employees dedicate their lives to serving others. Often the work they do is overlooked, or is taken for granted. We hope our #WeServeCA video series will help reveal the human side of public work.
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Happy Public Service Recognition Wk! Thanks to all of our members. We appreciate your contributions & service to #California. #PSRW #PSRWCA
ALT Logo for Public Service Recognition Week
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Anthony Suine, our deputy executive officer over customer services and support, will be transitioning to CalSTRS next month. He has been a team member at CalPERS for 36 years. We know that the state’s retirees will continue to be in good hands as he begins his new role.
ALT Board President Taylor presents Anthony Suine with a resolution for his years of service at CalPERS.
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Julia Erlanger, Youth Services Librarian @saclib, talks about how public libraries provide a safe haven for young people and how, through her work, she can make a difference in their lives. @ALALibrary #NationalLibrarianDay #Library #WeServeCA
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In response to @GavinNewsom’s proposal to contribute an additional $3 billion to the CalPERS fund, which is estimated to save $7.2 billion over the next three decades:
ALT “We greatly appreciate Governor Newsom’s proposal to contribute an additional $3 billion to the CalPERS fund. The commitment to the public employees who serve California will help to ensure the long-term sustainability of the fund, reducing taxpayer costs and saving the state billions.”
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CalPERS Adopts #Environmental, Social and Governance Strategic Plan, ow.ly/NCEi303g3v4 #ESG #Sustainability
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A swearing-in ceremony was held this morning for new Board members @CalTreasurer Fiona Ma, public agency member representative Jason Perez, and @CaliforniaSPB representative Mona Pasquil Rogers at the #CalPERSBoard offsite.
ALT Swearing in ceremony.
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Statement from @AnneSimpsonUSA on @FSB_TCFD recommendations. Report: ow.ly/GJz830d8K2S #TCFDRecs #Sustainability #ClimateChange
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We extend our sincere thank you to Board President Priya Mathur, for her years of service to CalPERS and her commitment to the long-term health and sustainability of the Fund. Mathur was the first female board president and served for 16 years. #CalPERSBoard
ALT CalPERS Board Member Priya Mathur being presented with resolution.
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Pension critics, such as @ACCFmedia, carefully select facts and ignore our overall approach to investment and diversification.
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CalPERS Reports Preliminary 2016-17 Fiscal Year #Investment Returns: ow.ly/LGdh30dDibf.
ALT Preliminary 2016-17 net fiscal year return = 11.2%.
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(1/3) Letter from CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost to Congressman James Banks (@Jim_Banks) regarding false accusations made regarding our investments in the stocks of Chinese companies: calpers.ca.gov/page/newsroom…
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CalPERS Chief Information Officer Christian Farland & Diversity Outreach Manager Eliset Rodriguez joined by @IBMResearch’s @frossi_t and @CAChildSupport CIO Sumi Smith at #govtechlive. They’re talking “Unconscious Bias vs Respect in the Workplace.”
ALT Panel of experts
ALT Panel of experts
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Congratulations to @CalPERS General Counsel Matthew Jacobs for being named one of the area’s 2019 Best of the Bar attorneys by @Sacbiz. Attorneys on the list were nominated and vetted by a panel of their peers. ow.ly/ZKda30pqtJ0
ALT Portrait of Matthew Jacobs
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Congratulations to @richardcostigan on reappointment to serve as @CaliforniaSPB member on #CalPERSBoard.
ALT Photo of Richard Costigan
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Thank you to all public agencies who are working diligently to help those affected by incident at #OrovilleDam.⚡️ nitter.app/i/moments/831139051285…
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#CalPERSBoard member Betty Yee @CAController spoke earlier today at #OnePlanetSummit in Paris to announce #ClimateAction100. This initiative will help us in achieving our fiduciary duty to our members by creating long-term sustainability of returns.
ALT Betty Yee sitting on stage with panel of four other women at One Planet Summit in Paris on December 12, 2017
ALT Betty Yee on big screen and sitting on stage a group of people other people at One Planet Summit in Paris on December 12, 2017
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State of California Employees: The Employee Assistance Program offers free short-term counseling & referral services for you & your family. If you need help, call toll-free, 24 hours a day seven days a week 866-EAP-4SOC (866-327-4762) or visit: eap.calhr.ca.gov/home-page.a…. @CalHR_gov
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We lost three CalPERS members in the tragic events in #LasVegas. A message from CalPERS Board President @RFeckner. #WeServeCA
ALT "Three CalPERS members lost their lives in the tragic event in Las Vegas. We value and honor their public service. We stand with them and all the victims and their families." -- Rob Feckner, CalPERS Board President
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@JHUNursing established CAPABLE to allow low-income older adults the dignity of aging in place. Services includes a nurse/occupational therapist team, along with access to a handyman, to provide greater mobility and safety at home. ow.ly/49dd30pWHC9@NPR #Aging #Senior
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[1/2] Congratulations to CalPERS chief information security officer Liana Bailey-Crimmins (@liana_bc), who has been appointed as state chief technology officer in the California Department of Technology. @CADeptTech
ALT Portrait of Liana Bailey-Crimmins
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Congratulations to our 2018 CalPERS APEX recipients! The APEX (Achieving Performance Excellence) award is the pinnacle of our Employee Recognition Program. It is a unique, peer driven program, that honors CalPERS team members who consistently demonstrate performance excellence.
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ALT CEO Marcie Frost at podium
ALT Two men smiling, receiving award
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As a long term investor who works to address long-term risks & opportunities that can impact our returns, we’re pleased with today’s vote at ExxonMobil (@exxonmobil) AGM to refresh board of directors. ow.ly/5ZyX30rIXHS @CeresNews @ActOnClimate100 @CalSTRS @NYSComptroller
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Welcome to our new neighbors, Sac State Downtown! We are looking forward to @sacstate students taking classes at this satellite campus, starting in the Fall. #SacStateDowntown
ALT President of Sac State speaking at podium
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A sobering look at life in America without #pensions. This is why we so strongly advocate for defined benefit plans. Everyone deserves #RetirementSecurity: washingtonpost.com/business/… @PeterWhoriskey @washingtonpost
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In celebration of #AssistanceDogWeek, we’re highlighting a few of the many @ccicanine dogs that have been raised by volunteer puppy raisers @CalPERS. These dogs graduated & are enhancing the lives of people w/ disabilities. #IADW #CalPERSCulture #MakeADifference
ALT Adult dog Gerrit photographed at his graduation.
ALT Puppy Gromitt sleeping on the floor.
ALT Adult dog Idelle photographed at her graduation.
ALT Puppy raiser Ali holds Mac as a puppy.
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Beloved state employee May Lee passed away last month at the age of 102. She was an icon of public service, having worked for the State of California for 79 years. Rest in peace, May Lee. You will be missed. piped.video/watch?v=ivPVxSX4… @CalifDGS @CalHR_gov @CAgovernor #WeServeCA
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Our Chief Investment Officer Yu (Ben) Meng has been selected as one of 100 top influential financial executives nationwide. He was selected by @Sacbiz, and more than 40 other publications. ow.ly/SaER30pvidE @CSEA_Now @CSAC_Counties @CSDAdistricts @CaCities
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#CalPERSBoard Highlight: Ted Eliopoulos explains @CalPERS participation in #ThousandStrong intern program initiated by @Mayor_Steinberg.
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WATCH: @AnneSimpsonUSA, CalPERS Director of Global Governance, explains our long-term #investment strategy.
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Marcie Frost joined CalPERS as our CEO in Oct 2016 and is the 2nd woman in history to serve in this role. Through her leadership, we have established a clear plan & path forward to increase our funded status.
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CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost will join a panel discussion at the TCFD Summit Panel, facilitated by Mizuno Hiromichi, on asset owner’s role in today’s TCFD disclosure landscape: tcfd-summit.go.jp/programEn.…. @FSB_TCFD @wbcsd @hiromichimizuno
ALT Photo from inside CalPERS tree structure at headquarters. CalPERS logo.
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Happy Public Service Recognition Week! Our thanks to the millions of public employees across the nation who dedicate their lives to public service. #PSRW
ALT Photograph of a forest and mountains at sunrise. Text: Public Service Recognition Week.
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Congrats to CIO Ted Eliopoulos for being named member of 300 Club, a group of leading #investment professionals from across the globe.
The 300 Club has expanded with establishment of a North American chapter & 3 new #US members bit.ly/2nIaqV7 @CJAtheCIO #investment
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Congratulations to @richardcostigan for being reelected to serve as the @CaliforniaSPB rep on the #CalPERSBoard. ow.ly/lAnf306Ruv4
ALT Photo of Richard Costigan
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Great story from @kcranews on a man who wasn’t feeling right, and the @SacFirePIO firefighters & paramedics who got him to the hospital minutes before he suffered a “widowmaker” heart attack. We're proud to serve public employees who save lives. ow.ly/v64730kghWr #WeServeCA
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