Daily printout: Jan. 27

The Postal Service’s Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) employees can once again nominate themselves to attend courses through the Center for Creative Leadership, a provider of leadership development and research.

The courses, which are designed to elevate the leadership capabilities of mid-level managers, will be fully virtual and led by instructors.

The lineup includes the return of two popular titles and four new additions:

• Creating Accountability, a new course recommended for EAS-18 to EAS-21 employees;

• Delegating Effectively, a new course recommended for EAS-18 to EAS-21 employees;

• Team Effectiveness, a new course recommended for EAS-22 to pay band employees;

• Strategic Leadership, a new course recommended for EAS-23 to pay band employees;

• Better Conversations Every Day, recommended for EAS-18 to EAS-23 employees; and

• Lead 4 Success, recommended for EAS-22 to EAS-26 employees.

The new courses are each four hours long.

Employees interested in taking advantage of these classes should have a career conversation with their manager, who must approve participation. Openings are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Self-nomination forms must be submitted no later than Tuesday, Feb. 17.

This will be the last period for EAS employees to self-nominate for the courses this fiscal year.

For more information, employees should contact their local employee development team or email the national training leadership programs team.

The Postal Service is reminding employees to follow safety protocols when they are using a ladder or a lift.

Recently, a maintenance employee saw an errant strap tangled on an elevated tray line. She climbed a ladder and attempted to free the strap but lost her balance, fell and suffered a head injury.

Remember to follow these measures when using ladders and lifts:

• Maintain three points of contact: Always keep two hands and one foot — or two feet and one hand — on a ladder or lift.

• Stay within your reach: Always maintain a stable position and avoid overextension.

• Request assistance: Ask for assistance from a co-worker or supervisor before starting an elevated task.

The Postal Service is now the official shipping sponsor of the National Hockey League.

Under the sponsorship agreement, hockey game attendees will be able to interact with USPS at events such as the NHL Winter Classic and NHL Stadium Series through on-site activities.

“The NHL epitomizes the competitive spirit and embodies the characteristics of teamwork, endurance, determination and the relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Sheila Holman, the Postal Service’s vice president of marketing. “Every day, our organization brings these traits into our daily service to the American public, and so we are pleased to bring our brands together for what promises to be a fun and entertaining collaboration.”

The Postal Service will have a skill activation and photo booth at the 2026 NHL Stadium Series in Tampa, FL, on Feb. 1, where pregame attendees can get their photo on a postcard they can mail from the exhibit.

As part of the agreement, USPS also gets exclusive rights connecting its brand with the NHL and its fans through the league’s marketing, digital and social media channels. The two organizations will also collaborate on original content and storytelling across their respective platforms.

“USPS is one of the most iconic American institutions and brands, with a tremendously vibrant 250-year heritage, and we are proud to welcome USPS to the NHL family,” said Jason Jazayeri, the league’s vice president for business development.

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