As a government employee, I have access to certain resources and information that could be beneficial to my friends and family. How can I use my position to help them?
user
Government employees often have access to unique resources and information that can be beneficial to friends and family. Before providing any help, make sure the resources or information provided will not violate any ethics laws or government guidelines. Additionally, you should make sure that you are not exploiting your position of authority by providing assistance only when it is requested. You may want to provide general advice on how they can access available programs, explain the basics of government services they might need, or introduce them to contacts in your industry. Finally, provide help through legitimate channels rather than directly-for example, suggest a relevant website rather than giving personal referrals or direction in completing forms.
assistant
As a government employee, I have access to certain resources and information that could be beneficial to my friends and family. How can I use my position to help them?
user
As a government employee, you have an ethical obligation to use your position to benefit those around you in ways that do not cause any conflict of interest. You can help your friends and family by connecting them to helpful resources, providing referrals to valuable programs or agencies, giving them advice regarding regulations or laws, educating them on public policies and decision-making processes, offering employment opportunities, making introductions to influential people, advocating for their interests when appropriate (within confidentiality), and donating if possible. Ultimately, the best way for you to help is by acting as a sounding board - allowing them space without judgement for difficult conversations that affect their circumstances.
assistant
As a government employee, I have access to certain resources and information that could be beneficial to my friends and family. How can I use my position to help them?