Diana Pavero, Orlando, FL
I love the Postal Service’s new TV commercials. What a great holiday advertising campaign. […]
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Team spirit
The pace of peak season is picking up — and employees from every corner of the Postal Service are stepping up their game. USPS expects to process and deliver about 16 billion mailpieces during the holidays, including 750 million packages, a 12 percent increase from last year. Everyone has a role to play. “When I […]
Open and close
If you want to change your health benefits or enroll in a new plan, you must act now. The annual open season benefits enrollment period ends Monday, Dec. 12, at 11:59 p.m. EST. This will be most employees’ last chance this year to consider new options. “If you haven’t engaged in this year’s open season, […]
Peak precautions
Peak delivery season means higher package volumes and more opportunities for Postal Service carriers to dismount their vehicles. Every time employees exit their vehicles, they should be alert to potential hazards, such as dog attacks and roll-away and runaway accidents. Here are tips to avoid dog attacks: Always have your satchel available to create a […]
Holiday headlines
The Postal Service has spruced up its online holiday newsroom. The site features news releases, Link stories, videos, stamp information, fact sheets, mail-by dates and details about the Operation Santa and Letters from Santa programs — all displayed on a snowy landscape. This year, users can “paint” the background with the click of their mouse. […]
Magnolia, TX, Rural Carrier Thomas Newman
“You have to build a relationship with your customers and get to know what they do.” […]
Kareem Copeland Sr., Ansonia, CT
While delivering mail recently in Ansonia, CT, Letter Carrier Kareem Copeland Sr. came upon a small child in the road. He pulled over, led the boy to safety, determined where he lived and soon reunited him with his mother. Copeland used in the incident as the basis for a safety talk the next day about […]
Sharon Friedeman, Malcolm, NE
Thank you, rural carriers John Hatz and Brenda Prado, for rescuing the horse. I own three horses. Two were rescued. They would have been sent for slaughter had I not adopted them. Many horses end up this way. It’s so sad. […]
LMS course selection
When searching for a course in Learning Management System (LMS), use the course number to ensure the correct selection is made. […]
Top priority
Postal Service employees in Ohio and Michigan collaborated recently to help a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel prepare for a special White House ceremony. Charles Kettles was scheduled to receive the Medal of Honor for saving the lives of 40 soldiers and four of his crewmembers while serving as a helicopter commander in Vietnam. To […]
Scanning scorecard
The Postal Service’s national scanning rating was 97.37 percent during the week ending Dec. 2, down from the previous week. Forty districts and three areas met or exceeded the national average. Dakotas (98.51 percent) finished first among the districts for the 11th consecutive week, while Great Lakes (97.73 percent) climbed one spot to finish first […]
Gifts for all
The Postal Service’s second TV commercial for the holiday season is here. The ad, titled “Regalos,” which means “gifts” in Spanish, is running on Spanish-language TV channels throughout the holiday season. The 30-second spot shows a young girl longing for a burro. Her parents — with help from the Postal Service — are there to […]
HDHP ABCs
Employees have the option to pay medical expenses on a pretax or tax deductible basis if they opt for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) during this year’s open season. HDHPs offer lower premiums and greater flexibility and discretion on how to use health care dollars. HDHPs combine a health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement […]
Take five
A new CyberSafe at USPS video highlights five steps employees can take to protect both the Postal Service network and their personal information from online threats. The animated video reminds employees to remain vigilant against an increasing number of cyber threats that target computers and mobile devices. The five steps are: Set strong and unique […]
Pacific Area VP Dean Granholm
“The Combined Federal Campaign is a convenient and excellent way to donate to a favorite charity and help local and worldwide organizations.” […]
Sherri Yorkey, Farmington Hills, MI
A pleasant exchange between a postal employee and customer in Farmington Hills, MI, recently took an unpleasant twist when the customer got out of the car but left it in reverse. The woman had stopped to chat with Letter Carrier Sherri Yorkey as she was delivering mail. When the customer exited her vehicle and realized […]
Abbi Tucker, Pickens, OK
I’m so thankful the Postal Service issued this year’s beautiful Nativity stamp. […]
Lost devices
If you lose a USPS-issued mobile device or laptop, report it immediately to your manager and email the CyberSecurity Operations Center at CyberSafe@usps.gov. […]
All aboard
The Postal Service is making it easier for new employees to learn the ropes. The organization recently revised its Field Onboarding Program, which is part of ongoing efforts to improve new-hire training and equip employees with the tools they need to do their jobs. The program provides all new bargaining unit employees with two days […]
Seasonal safety
The Postal Inspection Service is reminding letter carriers and other USPS employees to be vigilant and safe during the holidays. The Inspection Service’s tips include: Avoid becoming a target. Don’t display mobile devices, avoid wearing jewelry and minimize the amount of cash you carry. Stay alert by being aware of your surroundings. Avoid wearing headphones […]
Stamp celebration
The Postal Service has a variety of stamps to help customers celebrate the holidays and special occasions this year. The selection includes both new offerings and recent favorites: Christmas Magi Colorful Celebrations Diwali Eid Greetings Florentine Madonna and Child Hanukkah Holiday Windows Holy Family Kwanzaa Nativity Neon Celebrate! “Since 1893, we have issued stamps celebrating […]
Options open
The Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHB) is showcased in a video that reminds employees to conduct a “health plan checkup” during open season. The 3-minute segment encourages employees to evaluate their health care options to ensure they have the coverage they need. The video also explains how employees can use the Open Season LiteBlue […]
James McKay and Evelyn Woodward, Grand Rapids, MI
Two employees in Grand Rapids, MI, sprang into action recently when a colleague suffered a seizure and collapsed. Letter Carrier Evelyn Woodward provided first aid to the woman, who cut her head when she fell. But the situation quickly turned even more serious: She stopped breathing. That’s when Letter Carrier James McKay stepped in to […]
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Customer interactions
Customers remember their interactions with the Postal Service. Being knowledgeable about products, services and resources lets customers know USPS values their business. […]
Brian Hassett, Albany, NY
As a history buff, I enjoyed the “History detectives” article about the newly discovered Civil War letters. […]
Lubbock, TX, Processing and Distribution Center Review Clerk Ron Marricle
“If I was missing something that I mailed, I would want someone to make every effort to find it — and that’s what I do for our customers.” […]
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Dream team
The West End Post Office in Atlanta has a unique way of keeping employees excited about work — fantasy football. Teams are divided by routes, and employees earn points based on attendance and performance, including scanning and deliveries. However, it’s not just a game that keeps employees engaged. “I tell people how much we appreciate […]
Holiday hit
The Postal Service’s new holiday TV ad is a hit with employees, customers — and the advertising industry. The spot, which debuted Nov. 14, appeared this week in the Creativity Top 20, a site tied to the Advertising Age trade publication. The rankings are based on reviews from advertising professionals. The list is continuously updated. […]
‘Today’s’ special
Postal Service employees made a special delivery to the “Today” show this week to promote the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). To help mark Giving Tuesday, a single-day international charity drive, Triboro and New York district employees joined other federal workers to display “Show Some Love” signage in the crowd that gathers outside the NBC show’s studio. […]
Smart picks
Postal Service employees who want to save money for future medical expenses have several options during this year’s open season, which runs from Nov. 14-Dec. 12. A flexible spending account (FSA) allows you to set aside money before taxes to cover eligible medical, pharmacy, dental and vision expenses offered by a health maintenance organization (HMO) […]