Postal Pulse employee survey aims to strengthen USPS workplaces

Engaging employees Postal Pulse aims to strengthen USPS workplaces Engaging employees will help USPS better serve the public, Chief Human Resources Officer Jeff Williamson says in a new video about the Postal Pulse. “We must focus on creating an engaging environment that will make us more effective in serving our customers, collaborating with our partners […]

Zero tolerance: USPS promotes threat-free workplace

USPS promotes threat-free workplace The Postal Service is committed to fostering a positive and safe work environment that’s free of threats, fear and violence for every employee. To help fulfill this commitment, a Threat Assessment Team (TAT) is available at headquarters and in every district office to respond to threats and potential violence. TAT members […]

USPS promotes products and services to over 100 federal agencies

All Together: USPS promotes products and services to federal agencies January 30, 2015 – Representatives from more than 100 federal agencies learned how the Postal Service can help them better serve the public during a daylong visit to USPS headquarters Jan. 28. Postal employees gave presentations on the latest USPS products and services. Topics included […]

Digging out: USPS operations have resumed in most Northeast locations

Communities across the Northeast are digging out after this week’s nor’easter brought heavy snow, high winds and coastal flooding to the region. The USPS Service Alerts site reports all Northeast Area processing operations and Business Mail Entry Units were operational Jan. 28. Delivery and collection have resumed where it is safe for carriers. Information on […]

Special delivery: Congresswoman, a postal retiree, praises USPS

Congresswoman started her USPS career as a letter carrier and later worked in human resources management From USPS News Link: Many Postal Service retirees begin new careers after leaving USPS, and Brenda Lawrence is no different — although her new job is unique. Lawrence took office this month as U.S. House of Representatives member from […]

Peals of laughter: USPS runs rings around The Onion

Peals of laughter: USPS runs rings around The Onion Who says the Postal Service doesn’t have a sense of humor? 1.22.2015 The satirical newspaper The Onion poked fun at USPS this week, publishing a story that claimed the Postal Service has introduced a line of stamps honoring people who “still use” the mail. Among the […]

PMG Donahoe’s farewell reflects on the past — and looks to the future

1.22.2015 In his final State of the Business video, PMG Pat Donahoe praises employees for their performance during the holidays and thanks them for their dedication. The Postal Service delivered 524 million packages in December, up 18 percent from one year earlier. “You went above and beyond to make sure this was our best season […]

USPS Employee Resource Management VP Fernandez to retire

Employee Resource Management VP Fernandez to complete 37-year career Employee Resource Management VP Rosemarie Fernandez will retire Feb. 1 after 37 years with the Postal Service. Fernandez joined USPS as a clerk in Van Nuys, CA, in 1977. She later served as San Francisco Postmaster and San Francisco District Manager before her current appointment in […]

USPS Corporate Communications VP Mitzi Betman to retire on Friday

1.09.2015 Betman sets retirement Corporate Communications VP and Chief of Staff Mitzi Betman is retiring from USPS after almost 34 years. Her last day will be Friday, Jan. 16. Since beginning her career as a distribution clerk in 1981, Betman has held various positions in both the field and at headquarters in Washington, DC. “Mitzi […]

USPS network operations in full force for the holidays

Peak Performance 12.19.14 Postal facilities across the nation are working hard to keep the mail moving during the peak holiday season. Atlanta District is having its biggest season ever. One example: Package volume at the Peachtree P&DC has surged 23 percent this month compared to last year, with 735,000 packages processed Dec. 15 alone. In […]