Thursday, October 24, 2024
Have you been affected by recent hurricanes?
The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and USPS Employee Assistance Program can help
The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and the USPS Employee Assistance Program are available to aid workers affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
Helene recently caused destruction in parts of Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee, while Milton devastated the west coast and central part of Florida.
The relief fund, also known as PERF, isn’t an emergency services organization like the American Red Cross or insurance companies that are paid to replace property.
Instead, the fund provides small relief grants to help qualifying individuals whose homes are completely destroyed or left uninhabitable as a result of a natural disaster or house fire.
PERF is a charitable organization — fully funded by donations — and operated by the postal unions and management organizations.
The Employee Assistance Program, also known as EAP, helps employees and family members cope with a variety of situations, including life-altering disasters, changes at work and more routine matters.
Helping businesses with new technology
‘Mailin’ It!’ looks at augmented reality, artificial intelligence
In its latest episode, the “Mailin’ It!” podcast looks at the innovative ways the Postal Service is helping businesses integrate technology, including augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
Margaret Pepe, the organization’s product solutions executive director, is the guest.
The 27-minute episode is available on Link and other postal websites, as well as most podcast platforms.
October 31, 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, Oct. 31, 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, Pennsylvania 1 District lead in scanning
A snapshot of Postal Service scanning data shows the national rating was 97.36 percent during the week ending Oct. 18, down 0.3 percent from one week earlier.
The data was collected Oct. 23.
WestPac led the four areas with a rating of 97.75 percent, while Southern ranked last with a 96.85 percent rating.
Among the 50 districts, Pennsylvania 1, part of Atlantic Area, ranked first with a 98.36 percent rating, while Ohio 1, part of Central Area, ranked last with a 92.64 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.
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Have you been affected by recent hurricanes?
The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and USPS Employee Assistance Program can help
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Helping businesses with new technology
‘Mailin’ It!’ looks at augmented reality, artificial intelligence
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PSHB virtual seminar
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WestPac Area, Pennsylvania 1 District lead in scanning