Thursday, April 18, 2024
Telework training due by June 13
The course covers responsibilities, effective communications and more
USPS employees and contractors who work remotely must complete every-other-year telework training by Thursday, June 13.
The course, called CyberSafe Teleworking: Working Remotely, is for employees and contractors with virtual private network or virtual desktop infrastructure and who are approved for telework.
The training covers teleworking responsibilities, the importance of communicating effectively, the applications that need to be always on, and tips for creating an effective at-home workspace, staying safe online and protecting devices and data.
It also covers the knowledge needed and the process details to telework securely.
The course is available through HERO on the MyHR website.
The CyberSafe at USPS Training Blue page has more information.
Off the Clock
It’s about time
Got suggestions for ‘Off the Clock’ stories? Let us know
Do you have recommendations for “Off the Clock,” Link’s column on Postal Service employees and their after-hours pursuits?
If so, email us. A member of our team will get back to you.
In the meantime, catch up on stories you may have missed.
“Off the Clock” subjects this year have included Jacob Howley, a USPS attorney who’s in a band; Christian Johnston, a customer services manager who performs in musical theater; George Collins, a general expeditor with a gift for painting; Cesar Guerrero, a Postal Police officer who golfs; Dan Hammond, a mail handler who collects Hot Wheels and other miniature vehicles; and Dallas Crawley, an acting engineering systems maintenance supervisor who coaches youth basketball.
April 25, 2024
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‘Healthy Snacking’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar offering tips on a more healthful approach to snacking.
The session, “Healthy Snacking,” will be held Thursday, April 25, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Employees with questions can email the Benefits and Wellness team.
WestPac, IA-NE-SD are scanning leaders again
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.18 percent during the week ending April 12, up 0.11 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected April 17.
Among the 50 districts, Iowa-Nebraska-South Dakota, part of WestPac Area, ranked first with a 98.33 percent rating, while Georgia, part of Southern Area, ranked last with a 93.3 percent rating.
Scanning data allows customers to track their mail and packages, which helps USPS deliver excellent service, boost loyalty and drive revenue.
To see the latest data, go to the Informed Visibility website and select “Customer Experience,” followed by “DES 2 Scan Performance.” Postal Service employees must request Informed Visibility access through eAccess.