USPS continues use of Lobby Assistants to serve customers faster

The Postal Service is continuing to use lobby assistants to better serve retail customers who require simple transactions. The program is part of the organization’s broader effort to strengthen customer service. Since lobby assistants were introduced a few years ago, they’ve helped reduce wait times and boosted scores on Retail Customer Experience surveys, which measure […]

OIG: Customers not using USPS Self-Service Kiosks as anticipated

OIG Audit report on USPS Self-Service Kiosks(SSKs) In fiscal year (FY) 2003, the U.S. Postal Service received approval to develop 2,500 Automated Postal Centers (APCs), now called SSKs. The Postal Service completed distribution of the 2,500 SSKs to about 2,300 post offices in FY 2004. In 2013, the Postal Service deployed an additional 264 SSKs […]