HATCH ACT PROHIBITION: CERTAIN IMAGES NOT ALLOWED IN WORKPLACE If you have a photo in your workspace of a candidate for president of the United States, you may be violating federal law. The Hatch Act prohibits postal employees from engaging in political activity while on duty in any government office, while wearing an official uniform […]
The Postal Service’s promotion of “Every Door Direct Mail” (EDDM) is producing results. Since its introduction, USPS has closed millions in annualized sales with hundreds of customers who are using the product to promote their goods and services. EDDM — a form of Simplified Addressing used by the Postal Service for years — allows business […]
A TRACK RECORD OF EXCELLENCE PMG Pat Donahoe recently announced three vice presidents — whose combined service of more than 70 years helped guide the Postal Service in achieving breakthrough performance and providing superior customer service — are leaving USPS. Kingsley Linda Kingsley Linda Kingsley, vice president, Channel Access, is retiring after 26 years with […]
The Postal Service is making it easier for customers to reduce their carbon footprints with the release of a new “Go Green” tote bag. A great alternative to plastic shopping and grocery bags, the tote bags feature images of the Go Green Forever stamps scheduled for release tomorrow. The lightweight tote bags — available at […]
The Postal Service is making it easier for customers to reduce their carbon footprints with the release of a new “Go Green” tote bag. A great alternative to plastic shopping and grocery bags, the tote bags feature images of the Go Green Forever stamps scheduled for release tomorrow. The lightweight tote bags — available at […]
This is a problem in some Post Offices that should be corrected ASAP: Stamp Availability Critical To Customer Satisfaction The USPS stamp program is a unique opportunity to honor the nation’s accomplished citizens, achievements, history and natural wonders. Customers enjoy the rich variety of the stamp program’s subjects — and stamps are a key reason […]
As the USPS organizational redesign moves forward, employees must be aware of key dates that may require action or that may signify important elements of the process. The first critical date is the opt-in deadline for the Special Incentive Offer for eligible employees, as described in the Incentive FAQs. All eligible employees who can leave […]
The Postal Service has expanded its suite of mobile applications, creating a free app for customers who have devices powered by Google’s Android operating system. The USPS Mobile App previously was available only to customers using Apple devices. Launched in 2009 (Link, 1/4/10), the Postal Service’s mobile applications are attracting an average of more than […]
In 2008 — the last time Americans faced a spike in the cost of gasoline — the Postal Service launched a television ad to let customers know that unlike the competition, USPS wasn’t going to add surcharges to its pricing to offset rocketing fuel charges. Today, with uncertainty still surrounding fuel costs, USPS has brushed […]
AUSTIN, TX — Five legendary musicians and performers of the Latin sound whose contributions have had a lasting impact on American music — Selena, Carlos Gardel, Carmen Miranda, Tito Puente, and Celia Cruz — today were honored on U.S. commemorative Forever stamps. The stamps go on sale nationwide at Post Offices and online at usps.com/shop […]