Thursday, May 9, 2024
Cybersecurity training is due soon
All employees must complete the course by July 18
Postal Service employees must complete a cybersecurity training course by Thursday, July 18.
The CyberSafe Fundamentals course provides the information and best practices employees need to know to keep USPS electronic data secure and protect critical information from cyber threats.
Employees can access the course through HERO on the MyHR website.
Employees who miss the deadline will have limited ACE system access until the course is completed.
For more information, employees should refer to the CyberSafe at USPS Blue page or email the CyberSafe at USPS team.
May 16, 2024
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PSHB virtual seminar
USPS employees and annuitants may participate in an upcoming virtual seminar on the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program.
The session will be held Thursday, May 16, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern and from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern.
PSHB — which takes effect in 2025 — is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
USPS employees, annuitants, and eligible family members are required to enroll in this new program.
The MyHR website has more information, including the Zoom links and passcodes to participate.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Employees can also receive updates by texting “PSHBP” to 39369.
May 16, 2024
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‘Step Up to Lexis+’
Postal Service employees and contractors who perform legal research for the organization can participate in an upcoming webinar on the Lexis+ service.
The session, “Step Up to Lexis+ for Legal Researchers” will be held Thursday, May 16, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
A LexisNexis government solutions consultant will lead the discussion.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Employees and contractors with questions can email the USPS librarian’s office.
Atlantic Area, PA 1 District on top in scanning
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.29 percent during the week ending May 3, down 0.25 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected May 8.
Atlantic led the four areas with a rating of 97.64 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.55 percent rating.
Among the 50 districts, Pennsylvania 1, part of Atlantic Area, ranked first with a 98.41 percent rating, while Georgia, part of Southern Area, ranked last with a 93.42 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.