Friday, July 5, 2024
People
NPF’s global reach
Indianapolis plays host to postal reps from around the world
Representatives from other countries attended this year’s National Postal Forum, including Jamaica, Costa Rica, Ukraine and the Switzerland-based Universal Postal Union, or UPU.
“We are so pleased that representatives from posts around the world found value in participating in our event,” said Judy de Torok, the USPS corporate affairs vice president.
In addition to taking in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s keynote address, the representatives “networked and attended several workshops on new technology and shipping solutions,” she said. “They learned a lot and offered us valuable perspectives in return.”
NPF, the mailing and shipping industry’s largest annual conference, was held in Indianapolis in June.
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News Quiz
’Ing a bell?
How much do you know about scams, stamps and other recent stories?
“News Quiz” is a weekly feature that lets you test your knowledge of recent Link stories. The correct answers appear at the end.
1. Match the identity fraud scam in Column A with the method involved in Column B.
Column A
a) Phishing
b) Quishing
c) Smishing
d) Vishing
Column B
I) Emails
II) Phone calls
III) QR codes
IV) Text messages
2. True or false: Metallic mercury and items containing metallic mercury are prohibited in the mailstream.
a) True
b) False
3. Fill in the blank: The Horses stamps feature (blank) individual designs.
a) Five
b) 10
c) 20
d) None of the above
4. In what area did the first Shakers settle in America in 1774?
a) Albany, NY
b) Canterbury, NH
c) New Lebanon, KY
d) Pittsfield, MA
5. What is the name of this year’s USPS summer wellness challenge?
a) All the Gold
b) Go Gold
c) Going for the Gold
d) Gold Rush
Answers: 1) a. I., b. III., c. IV., d. II. 2) a. 3) a. 4) a. 5) b.
July 11, 2024
Datebook
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, July 11, 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’s PSHB page has more information, including the Zoom links and passcodes to participate. To find the page, enter “Postal Service Health Benefits” in the MyHR search bar.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Employees can also receive updates by texting “PSHBP” to 39369.
WestPac Area, Michigan 2 District on top in scanning
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.32 percent during the week ending June 28, down 0.23 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected July 3.
WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.76 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.49 percent rating.
Among the 50 districts, Michigan 2, part of Central Area, ranked first with a 98.38 percent rating, while Florida 1, part of Southern Area, ranked last with a 93.32 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.