When Jeffrey Kyer II saw that his local theater company planned to stage “The Addams Family: A New Musical,” he didn’t think twice about what part to audition for. Gomez Addams is “the role of a lifetime,” in his view. In practical terms, though, winning the part — which he did — meant taking on […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to protect the passwords they use to access USPS online accounts and to not share them with anyone, including co-workers. Passwords are basically the digital keys that secure online accounts. The stronger the password, the more secure the account. However, it’s estimated that 68 percent of Americans […]
Want to stay on top of the latest Postal Service news? Link mobile can help. The mobile-friendly version of the Link website offers news reports, feature stories and informational videos, including coverage of Delivering for America, the organization’s new 10-year plan, and the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic. The site is particularly helpful to […]
Chief Postal Inspector Gary R. Barksdale has a message for Postal Service employees: Be careful out there. “To say the last year and a half has been challenging is an understatement,” Barksdale said, citing statistics that show violent crime has surged during the coronavirus pandemic. For example, FBI data show murders are up 30 percent. […]
The Postal Service is generating holiday spirit with a direct mailing that highlights the important role its employees play during peak season. “The magic is in you” is the message on the mailer for the holiday season. While USPS is known for connecting people throughout the year, the organization emphasizes its service during the holidays. […]
Way to go, Todd Griffin! The Attleboro, MA, letter carrier highlighted in “On his toes” has a super second career as a dancer. […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.99 percent during the week ending Oct. 15, up 0.03 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Oct. 20. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.24 percent, while Atlantic ranked last with a 96.77 percent rating. […]
The USPS Corporate Library will host webinars Tuesday, Oct. 26, and Wednesday, Oct. 27, on using Lexis, an online research database available via the library’s Subscription Databases page on Blue. The sessions, which will be conducted by LexisNexis Government Solutions, are open to all employees. Here’s the schedule: • Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 1-2 p.m. […]
Garrett M. Hoyt has been named acting Technology Applications vice president. He will assume the post previously held by Marc D. McCrery, who is now the Customer Experience vice president. “Garrett has led technical transformations throughout his career, leaving him well positioned for this new role,” Chief Information Officer Pritha N. Mehra wrote in a […]
In light of the coronavirus pandemic and the delta variant’s effect on customers, the Postal Service will announce the implementation date for the revised First-Class Package Service standards after the holiday shipping season. The new service standards, announced in June, are designed to improve use of surface transportation, while decreasing reliance on costly and less […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.75 percent during the week ending Oct. 8, down 0.09 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Oct. 13. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.08 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.49 percent rating. […]
Two business customers were honored with USPS Next Generation Campaign Awards at the virtual National Postal Forum in September. The awards honor the most creative and effective business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) mail campaigns. The Grand Champion Award, honoring the most innovative and effective B2C campaign, went to Frintz, a free-to-user service that prints physical […]
The Postal Service has released this year’s suggested mail-by dates for customers who want to send holiday letters and packages to diplomatic and military service members overseas. The dates are listed in an Oct. 5 news release, along with details on ordering free military care kits and guidelines for addressing packages to Army/Air Post Offices, […]
Marc D. McCrery has been named Customer Experience vice president, succeeding Kelly M. Sigmon, who is retiring at the end of the year. In his new role, McCrery will “partner with leaders across all business units to transform the customer and employee experience to ensure that our customers are at the center of every Postal […]
Letter Carrier Edgar Wiles was recently delivering mail in a Springfield, OH, neighborhood when he spotted a house on fire. Wiles rushed to the scene and guided a resident to safety. The Postal Service employee then called 911. Firefighters soon arrived to battle the blaze. […]
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Fill in the blank: (Blank) of First-Class Mail will be unaffected by service standards that took effect Oct. 1. a) 46 percent b) 51 percent c) 56 percent d) 61 percent […]
The Postal Service is reminding employees to not reveal personally identifiable information to co-workers who don’t need to know that information. The Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits sharing most personal information with anyone at all, unless one of the law’s exceptions applies. The act’s “need to know” exception allows personal information to be given to […]
World Post Day, an annual commemoration of mail’s role in the everyday lives of people and businesses, as well as its contribution to global social and economic development, will be observed Oct. 8 in the United States. This year’s event, which will be observed Oct. 9 in some countries, celebrates innovation. The Postal Service has […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.68 percent during the week ending Oct. 1, down 0.29 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Oct. 6. WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.05 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.13 percent rating. […]
October is National Fire Prevention Month, a time to learn about fire safety so you and your loved ones can be protected. Fire is fast, hot, dark and deadly. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can become a major fire. Residents may have as few as one to two minutes to escape safely […]
The Postal Service will release A Visit From St. Nick, four new holiday stamps, on Oct. 7. When viewed together, the stamps create a storyboard depicting a traditional house call by the jolly old elf. In the first stamp, a sack-laden Santa approaches a chimney on a snow-covered roof. In the second, black boots peek […]
Kelly M. Sigmon, Customer Experience vice president since the organization’s establishment in 2018 and a 32-year veteran of the Postal Service, is retiring at the end of the year. In his announcement, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy praised Sigmon’s “steadfast and passionate commitment to our customers and employees through her entire career.” He has asked her […]
Postal Service employees can participate in an upcoming webinar to learn about different health plan options within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. The session, “How to Choose a Plan under the FEHB and FEDVIP Programs,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6, at noon EDT. Christel […]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, when the spotlight turns to disability employment issues and to the contributions of workers nationwide with disabilities. “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion” is the timely theme for this year. “The Postal Service is proud to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month,” said Deputy Postmaster General and Chief Human […]
A required training course and video on Business Reply Mail procedures and invoicing is now available in HERO. The course, titled Business Reply Mail, is mandatory for Level 18 Postmasters, lead retail associates, retail associates, sales and service distribution clerks, postage due clerks, postage due technicians, mailing requirements clerks, bulk mail clerks, bulk mail technicians […]
Scanning snapshot. A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 96.79 percent during the week ending Sept. 24, down 0.09 percent from one week earlier. The data was collected Sept. 29. Western Pacific led the four areas with a rating of 97.07 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.48 percent […]
Postal Service facilities that are open Sundays should fly the U.S. flag at half-staff on Oct. 3, which is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day. USPS facilities that fly the flag at all times and are closed Sundays should lower the flag to half-staff when the facility closes prior to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service […]
An upcoming webinar will inform Postal Service employees about Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts and how they fit into an overall retirement plan. The session, “Your TSP Account: What to Think About When Nearing Retirement or Considering Leaving the Government,” will be held Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. EDT. Registration is not required for the […]
The Postal Service will roll out the Safety and Health Management Tool on Oct. 1. The tool, also known as SHMT, will replace the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) accident reporting process and the functionality of the old Safety Toolkit. The SHMT will help nonbargaining staff at USPS headquarters in Washington, DC, and in the […]
Starting next week, USPS will temporarily increase some package product prices for the peak holiday season. The increases — which go into effect Oct. 3 and will remain in place until Dec. 26 — will affect Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select, USPS Retail Ground and Parcel Return Service. International products […]