The Postal Service marked the start of the Lunar New Year Feb. 5 by dedicating a Year of the Monkey stamp in New York City. The stamp depicts two red-orange peonies against a purple background. Peonies are popular, symbolic flowers and have special meaning for Kam Mak, the stamp series illustrator. “The peony painting […]
Postal Service employees should treat Certified Mail with care, Consumer and Industry Affairs VP Jim Nemec says in his latest “Point of View” video. Certified Mail is often used to send legal and financial documents, college applications and income tax returns, Nemec says. “Certified Mail service gives customers peace of mind,” he says. “To ensure […]
A 2015 stamp featuring an exotic bird is getting the “Jeopardy!” treatment. The stamp is slated to be a clue on the quiz show’s Monday, Feb. 8, edition. Think you know which stamp will be featured? Tune in to see if you’re right. The “Jeopardy!” site has airtimes and stations. […]
USPS will conduct the next Postal Pulse survey from Tuesday, Feb. 16, through Friday, March 11. All employees are strongly encouraged to participate. The Postal Pulse is designed to help USPS improve its workplace environments and engagement, which describes employees’ involvement, enthusiasm and positive contributions to the organization. The survey has 13 questions and takes […]
When Ken Behm heard about the new Self Plus One health insurance option last year, he figured it couldn’t hurt to learn more. It turned out to be a smart decision: Behm determined he could save almost $50 per pay period by switching to Self Plus One. “I was surprised by how much I can […]
“What’s most impressive is that employees did their jobs while having to deal with the effects of the snowstorm at their own homes. They came out in very difficult circumstances and our customers appreciated it.” […]
Today’s hero is featured in a full-length article. […]
Everyone is behind Chicago Mail Processing Clerk and “Survivor: Kaoh Rong” contestant Darnell Hamilton. […]
The Postal Service prohibits the use of personal devices for USPS-related work. The CyberSafe at USPS site has additional tips. […]
The Postal Service dedicated a stamp Feb. 2 honoring Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. The ceremony was held at Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia and featured tributes to Allen from civil rights leaders, Postal Service officials and others. Allen, a former slave who founded the AME Church in […]
USPS leaders recently exchanged delivery tips and best practices with their counterparts from La Poste, the French postal service. The La Poste officials visited the Las Vegas Paradise Valley Station, where they met with a group that included Delivery Operations VP Ed Phelan, Delivery Strategies Manager Scott Hooper and Las Vegas Postmaster Kathy Hand. The […]
Postal Service Inspector General David C. Williams will retire in late February. Williams has led the Office of Inspector General (OIG), an independent agency of the Postal Service, for 12 years. The OIG’s mission is to help preserve the Postal Service’s integrity through independent audits and investigations. In addition to his work as inspector general, […]
Traverse City, MI, Electronics Technician Timothy Arbenowske recently responded to a structural collapse while working as a volunteer firefighter. The collapse occurred during a storm. When the road became impassable due to downed trees, Arbenowske continued on foot. While walking on the road, Arbenowske found a man suffering from a head injury. He stabilized the […]
Several Greater Indiana District employees showed they are #PostalProud at a recent Indiana Pacers basketball game. The district invited employees to write an essay nominating a co-worker whom they consider exemplary. Honorees were chosen based on their acts of heroism and excellent service. During halftime, the honorees were led onto the court before a packed […]
Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, was created to fulfill Affordable Care Act reporting requirements. Employees will receive this new IRS tax form within the next two weeks. More information is available in the FAQ document in PostalEASE under the new 1095-C module and the Form 1095-C toolkit on the Accounting site. […]
High Point, NC, Letter Carrier Christopher Spurrier was delivering mail recently when he saw an unconscious woman lying on the sidewalk. He asked a bystander to call 911 and stayed with the woman until emergency responders arrived. She was taken to a hospital, where she recovered. […]
“A referral from an employee gets a … sales representative in the door of one of our business customers faster than a cold call every time.” […]
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Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh is a true role model. He could’ve ignored those schoolchildren. Instead, he let them know they were valued. Fame hasn’t gone to his head. […]
The world’s largest mailbox has come to a small town in Illinois. The box was built recently on Main Street in Casey (approximate population: 2,700). The box measures 5,473 cubic feet, setting a mark recognized by Guinness World Records. The mailbox is more than a tourist attraction. It’s also functional — customers can mail cards […]
Putting pen to paper is nothing new for residents of one retirement community in Longview, TX. Thirty-six residents have formed a group to revive the art of letter writing, meeting monthly to prepare messages of support to military service members. Handwritten letters provide a personal touch, residents say. “It’s more personal than a tweet. A […]
The Postal Service has once again been named the top government agency for buying products and services from minority-owned businesses. More than 1.5 million business owners voted in DiversityBusiness.com’s online poll to determine its annual list of organizations that demonstrate a commitment to multicultural suppliers. Business owners who participate in the poll consider volume, consistency […]
Many retailers aren’t meeting consumers’ delivery expectations, new research shows. While 80 percent of online shoppers want same-day delivery, 47 percent of retailers don’t offer that option, according to a survey of consumers and businesses by Temando, a shipping software company. Seventy-seven percent of shoppers say they also would like guaranteed weekend or after-hours shipping, […]
Today’s hero is featured in a full-length story. […]
“Our customers want the best service we can give. [I’ve adapted] the golden rule and deliver my customers’ mail as I would want my mail delivered.” […]
It’s wonderful to know that retail associates like Lisa Seffrood really care about their customers. […]
Merchandise Return Service (MRS) offers merchants a prepaid method for receiving returned packages from their customers. USPS is waiving fees for MRS users. […]
PMG Megan J. Brennan has appointed Sharon D. Owens as Pricing and Costing vice president. The newly created position oversees programs to strengthen the mailing experience for commercial customers, as well as the Postal Service’s regulatory reporting functions. The position, which reports to the chief financial officer, was created by combining the Pricing and Regulatory […]
The Postal Service has eliminated written requests for Premium Forwarding Service Commercial (PFSC) to make it simpler for businesses to use. Commercial customers with usps.com corporate accounts can now complete PFSC enrollments and fee payments online through the online Business Customer Gateway. “By simplifying the process, USPS is making it easier for businesses with multiple […]
Osmond, NE, Rural Carrier Valerie Hoffman was delivering mail recently when she saw smoke coming from grass near a bean field. Hoffman ran to the fire and stomped it out. The farmer thanked Hoffman and said the fire may have been caused by a spark when he moved harvesting equipment. “It was all in a […]
“We must be proactive about working safely and taking care of ourselves. Thinking ahead is what helps to keep us healthy and unharmed.” […]