Memorial Day, a federal holiday to remember the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces, is Monday, May 29. Facilities that are open on the holiday must fly the U.S. flag at half-staff. The U.S. flag must be flown at half-staff from sunrise — or the hour when it’s raised — […]
Scanning snapshot: A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.12 percent during the week ending May 19, down 0.17 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected May 24. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.37 percent, while Central ranked last with a 96.91 percent rating. […]
Employees who haven’t completed their online Postal Pulse employee survey must do so by May 26 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. The survey, which began April 25, is an important resource for the Postal Service to obtain feedback on its efforts to improve its workplace environments. The survey is run by Gallup and takes about […]
The Postal Service recently announced four winners of the Safety Leadership and Vision Awards, which honor the people and projects that go above and beyond to create a safer workplace. The winners are: • The driver safety instructors at the Pittsburgh Processing and Distribution Center, for demonstrating the organization’s safety mission during employee training; • […]
Scanning snapshot: A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.18 percent during the week ending May 12, down 0.10 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected May 17. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.34 percent, while Central ranked last with a 97.11 percent rating. […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to plug only USPS-approved devices into postal equipment. Using USB devices that are not approved by the Postal Service puts the USPS network at risk of being hacked. The organization is also asking employees and contractors to remind others of this policy if they see someone inserting […]
The Postal Service has proposed pricing for its new product offering, USPS Ground Advantage. Pending favorable review and comments from the Postal Regulatory Commission, USPS Ground Advantage would launch on July 9 and provide a simpler, reliable and more affordable way to ship packages up to 70 pounds in 2-5 business days. USPS Ground Advantage […]
Scanning snapshot: A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.20 percent during the week ending May 5, down 0.08 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected May 10. Central led the four areas with a rating of 97.30 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 97.09 percent rating. […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors not to share passwords for USPS accounts with co-workers. When an employee or contractor shares a password, they: • Don’t have any control over how the person uses the shared password or what they will do with the information; • Can’t control who else might gain access […]
The Postal Service will release its Chief Standing Bear stamp on May 12. Chief Standing Bear (circa 1829-1908) won a landmark court ruling in 1879 that determined Native Americans are persons under the law with inherent rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He was a member of the Ponca tribe, who were […]
The Postal Service has been nominated for a major award for its years of work in the licensing industry. The organization is a finalist in the best licensed corporate brand category in the 2023 Licensing International Excellence Awards. “It is a huge honor just to get a nomination and be told you are the top […]
Scanning snapshot: A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.19 percent during the week ending April 21, down 0.12% from one week earlier. The data was collected April 26. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.34 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 97.04 percent rating. Among […]
National Small Business Week may run from April 30 to May 6, but the Postal Service is stretching the celebration throughout the month of May. More than 1,300 Grow Your Business Day events are planned next month at Post Offices across the country. The USPS events are focused on educating small businesses about the organization’s […]
Business Connect sales leads: Beginning April 21, Postal Service employees who use the Business Connect portal will have an easier way to submit information for the LEADing Together sales leads program. After entering Business Connect activity into the portal, employees can click on the “Create New Lead” button, which transfers the entered information to the […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar on maintaining a sense of balance in a hectic world. The session, “Finding Your Pace in Life’s Race,” will be held Wednesday, April 26, at 2 p.m. Eastern time. Rushia Edwards, a wellness nurse consultant with Blue Cross Blue Shield, will share practical tips on how […]
The Covington, KY, Post Office plays a supporting role in the latest Barry Levinson movie, “Wise Guys,” set for release in 2024. The film stars Robert De Niro as dueling real-life 1950s mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello — yes, the actor plays both parts — with the 1941 structure chosen for its intact […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.12 percent during the week ending April 7, down 0.09 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected April 12. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.20 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 97.01 percent rating. […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar on Medicare and retirement. The session will be held Wednesday, April 19, at noon Eastern. Leslie Priest, a senior relationship manager with Aetna, will present information on federal retiree benefits, including types of health plans, Medicare parts A and B, and dental and vision coverage. She […]
The Postal Service is launching an app to give employees another way to participate in the organization’s revamped sales leads program. Called LEADing Together, the new program combines the Business Connect, Clerks Care, Customer Connect, Mail Handlers, Rural Reach and Submit a Lead programs into one, using a common portal for employees to enter customer […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.13 percent during the week ending March 31, down 0.15 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected April 5. Southern led the four areas with a rating of 97.22 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 97.02 percent rating. […]
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to learn how to improve your financial well-being. Sound financial principles can help you save for goals, dreams and unexpected emergencies. According to the federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission, the five financial principles to manage and grow money are: • Earn. Understand your benefits. Learn how to […]
The Postal Service relies on employees to keep their contact information up to date on LiteBlue. USPS needs this information not only for general employee communications but also for important messages about enhanced security measures, organizational changes, emergency events and more. It is critical that employees update and maintain the following: • Address of record; […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.19 percent during the week ending March 24, down 0.09 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected March 29. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.29 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 97.02 percent rating. […]
USPS is reminding employees and contractors to prevent hazardous chemicals from entering the environment and waterways when washing postal vehicles outside. The organization’s “zero discharge” policy prohibits postal employees and contractors from releasing oil, grease, metals, acids and other pollutants into outdoor drains and stormwater systems. When washing vehicles outside, employees and contractors must: • […]
The Postal Service dedicated its Art of the Skateboard stamps on March 24 at the Desert West Skate Park in Phoenix. The ceremony kicked off PHXAM 2023, an annual amateur skateboarding competition that draws participants from around the globe. Skateboarding now attracts a greater cross section of people than ever before and became an Olympic […]
The Postal Service is responding to a tornado outbreak earlier this week that caused the deaths of at least 21 people and left a large path of destruction in Mississippi and Alabama. USPS has accounted for its employees in the area. A powerful E4 tornado touched down in Rolling Fork, MS, and traveled at least […]
Scanning snapshot: A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.18 percent during the week ending March 17, down -0.12 from one week earlier. The data was collected March 22. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.31 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.94 percent rating. Among […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar on recognizing the signs of burnout and how to manage it. “Distinguishing and Extinguishing Burnout” will be held Wednesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. Eastern. Chelsea Krueger, a wellness nurse consultant with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, will offer self-care reminders, tips for work and available […]
To protect against cybercriminals, the Postal Service is now requiring employees to use multifactor authentication to access the self-service profile portal. Multifactor authentication, or MFA, is an identity verification method in which users provide two or more confirmation factors to gain access to an online account. It is frequently used by banks and other institutions […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.21 percent during the week ending March 10, down 0.03 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected March 15. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.32 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 97.08 percent rating. […]