The districts that led the nation in third-quarter Parcel Select performance have one thing in common: a commitment to involving employees in the process. USPS exceeded its goal for Parcel Select — the organization’s fastest-growing package product — by almost two-tenths of a percentage point during the third quarter (April 1-June 30). Managers in the […]
September is National Preparedness Month, a time to prepare for the types of emergencies that could affect you where you live, work and visit. The Postal Service encourages you to plan how you will stay safe and communicate during disasters that may affect you and your family. You’re also encouraged to become aware of the […]
“Retail associates are having fun with the PO Box competition and the contest. It has improved employee engagement. Driving PO Box revenue is an essential piece to growing our business and remaining relevant for our customers.” […]
Read More… from Mid-Carolinas District Retail Manager Chrissy Forbis
Mail Transport Equipment (MTE) describes pallets, letter trays, tubs and other equipment used to transport mail. […]
Accumulating newspapers outside a customer’s home in Mount Carmel, PA, recently prompted John Kenenitz to check on the woman. The letter carrier found her screen door locked from the inside and saw her car in the driveway, so he called 911. A police officer entered the house and found that the woman had been collapsed next […]
I really enjoyed “Mail and pony show.” It’s great when the Postal Service can do something educational and fun. […]
When a tornado destroyed Kokomo, IN, Postmaster Dennis Sweeney’s home last week, he knew what he had to do — keep the Post Office running. Sweeney left work when he heard his house was hit. His wife was at her job, although his dog was home. “My first reaction when I saw the house was to […]
USPS is on track to generate almost $1 million in new estimated revenue this year through a first-of-its-kind alliance between Supply Management and Small Business Sales. The two departments are jointly participating in events that target diverse small businesses, including minority, women and veteran-owned companies that want to do business with federal agencies. Supply Management […]
The Postal Service is inviting employees to audition for a TV commercial that will debut this holiday season. No prior acting experience is required. The commercial, part of the Priority: You campaign, will showcase the Postal Service’s reliability. To audition, follow these steps: • Create an audition video. In the video, state your name, where […]
Sacramento District is proving going green saves greenbacks. In 2015, the district decided to revamp its sustainability efforts. Instead of paying private companies to haul recyclables, the district decided to reduce its carbon footprint by backhauling — using Postal Service vehicles to haul recyclables to recycling centers on return trips from facilities. A staging area […]
Is there important information stored on your home computers? It’s important to take extra security measures against hackers, especially if multiple people use your home computers or if you use the device to manage your finances. Here are some tips: Build a firewall. Protect your computers against viruses and malware by using antivirus software and […]
USPS is updating the terminology customers see when they go online to track packages, part of ongoing efforts to simplify Postal Service package tracking. When customers go to usps.com to check the status of a package, the term “Shipping Partner” is used when another business or shipping company has possession of the parcel. Based on […]
The elderly man wandering around the parking lot was confused and vulnerable. Postal Vehicle Services Operator Earl Armstrong recently encountered him outside the Toledo, OH, Processing and Distribution Center, where he’d apparently driven wearing clothes over his pajamas and carrying a wallet full of cash. He couldn’t tell Armstrong how to reach family members or […]
Employees can view a new PS Form 2240-R training video on the Accounting site. The video demonstrates how to fill out PS Form 2240-R, Rural Pay or Leave Adjustment Request for PS Form 1314, and submit it online. Employees should no longer mail PS Form 2240-R to the Scanning and Imaging Center. […]
“Mail and pony show” reminded me of my maternal grandfather, A.C. “Critt” Bradford, who delivered mail using a horse when he started as a rural carrier in Racine, OH, 95 years ago. […]
“I enjoy sharing information about stamps because I believe they reflect the best of America.” […]
USPS has boosted its Periodicals performance, one of several areas where the organization has made major service improvements. During the third quarter (April 1-June 30), USPS achieved its highest quarterly Periodicals achievement on record, improving its performance by more than 4 percentage points compared to the same period one year earlier. Periodicals include newspapers, magazines […]
How much does it cost to change a light bulb? You might be surprised, according to employees at the Grand Forks, ND, Post Office. For years, the office used high-pressure sodium lights in the garage. The lighting was expensive, outdated and performed poorly. Each burned out bulb cost more than $100 to replace. Then managers […]
A South Carolina newspaper has solved a mystery surrounding five faded postcards from the World War II era. The cards were addressed to James E. Estes, who served in the Army during the war. The cards are postmarked between 1937 and 1945 and were sent from friends and other acquaintances. Each card has a green […]
City Carrier Assistant Lars Edleblute recently helped avert a tragic outcome when an autistic child ran into traffic on a highway in York, PA. Edleblute was loading his vehicle to begin his route when he heard the boy’s mother frantically screaming and saw her running toward the four-lane thoroughfare. The carrier then spotted the boy […]
I thoroughly enjoy reading Link every day. […]
After a tractor-trailer driver transporting mail fell ill during a recent break along Interstate 95 in South Carolina, emergency responders contacted USPS for assistance. Ridgeland Postmaster Kelvin Gordon secured the truck and made arrangements for its journey to continue, while Hilton Head Island Postmaster Ricardo Reed checked on the driver at a nearby hospital, helped […]
Read More… from Kelvin Gordon, Ridgeland, SC, and Ricardo Reed, Hilton Head Island, SC
“Engaged employees are enthusiastic about their work and they take pride in what they do. Engagement begins with all of us.” […]
Postal Data Centers (PDCs) provide accounting, data processing and other support to USPS. […]
Retail associates are expressing their commitment to the new #PostalProud initiative to promote good customer service. The latest effort highlights six “retail moments that matter,” including making a good first impression and recommending products and services that meet customers’ needs. “Our employees are embracing the initiative and see value in the #PostalProud talks, which break […]
The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program (FEGLI) will host an open enrollment period from Sept. 1-30. This is FEGLI’s first open enrollment in 12 years. FEGLI provides group term life insurance for federal employees and retirees, as well as many of their family members. Eligible Postal Service employees can enroll and elect any available […]
MDDs: Yeah, you know me. Or do you? Mobile Delivery Devices (MDDs) can scan packages and other mail. Did you also know the devices can perform several other safety-related tasks? The latest MDD models can: Accept text messages. Supervisors use this feature regularly. Notably, it was used to warn letter carriers of civil unrest in […]
Online shopping has become a popular way to purchase items without encountering the hassles of traffic and crowds. However, the internet has its own risks, so it’s important to protect yourself when shopping online. Here are some tips: Beware email requests. Legitimate businesses don’t send emails asking for personal data, but hackers often do. Pay […]
The little boat with its own ZIP Code has sailed into the pages of The New York Times. The J.W. Westcott II, a tugboat that delivers mail and packages to ships passing through Detroit, was the subject of a photo essay in the newspaper this week. The article describes how the boat — ZIP Code […]
Two Nampa, ID, parents are grateful that City Carrier Assistant Ted Porter was in the right place at a frightening time: when their son became critically ill after ingesting synthetic marijuana with a friend after school. “I was just delivering the mail when I heard a young boy asking for help,” Porter said. Finding him […]