Carlow University — the Postal Service’s newest educational partner — will hold a live online session on financial aid June 21. The Pittsburgh-based college offers flexible online study in such fields as nursing, business, human services and criminal justice. There are multiple start dates throughout the year. The university is offering a 10 percent discount […]
The newest federal holiday, Juneteenth — short for “June Nineteenth” — is the oldest known nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It is a time to reflect on a profoundly painful chapter of the nation’s past, as well as a celebration of hope, optimism and the resilience of the […]
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a time to honor the lives and contributions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual and more (LGBTQIA+) community. Over the years, USPS has honored several members of the LGBTQIA+ community on stamps, including political leader Harvey Milk; author James Baldwin; poets Edna St. Vincent Millay and Walt Whitman; […]
Scanning snapshot: A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.01 percent during the week ending June 2, down 0.26 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected June 7. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.33 percent, while Central ranked last with a 96.64 percent rating. […]
The Postal Service has issued release dates and dedication locations for the last of the previously announced stamps for 2023: • Piñatas!, Sept. 8, Roswell, NM • Snow Globes, Sept. 19, Breckenridge, CO • OSIRIS REx, Sept. 22, Salt Lake City • Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Oct. 2, Washington, DC • Winter Woodland Animals, Oct. 10, […]
USPS is reminding facility managers that Postal Vision will cease broadcasting at the end of June. Employees with Postal Vision accounts should be prepared to switch to the replacement application, Informed Facility. Commonly found in break rooms and other nonpublic areas at Post Offices, mail processing centers and other postal facilities, Postal Vision screens have […]
Scanning snapshot: A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.15 percent during the week ending May 26, down 0.10 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected May 31. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.41 percent, while Central ranked last with a 96.83 percent rating. […]
Are you feeling sluggish? Easily angered? Do simple tasks feel daunting to complete? If so, you may be experiencing burnout. Emotional, physical or mental exhaustion — along with negative attitudes toward yourself or others — are signs of burnout. If left untreated, burnout can cause or exacerbate depression, anxiety and other health problems. The first […]
The USPS Small Business Solutions team is asking Postal Service employees to submit sales leads in June, which is the organization’s #LEADtheWay Month. Districts will hold competitions throughout the month to support the annual challenge, which has a goal of more than 30,000 quality leads. “We’re asking every USPS employee to look for and submit […]
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 […]