The Postal Service has deployed more than 200,000 Mobile Delivery Devices (MDDs), an important milestone for a program that makes it easier for customers to know where their packages are. The 200,000th device was one of several deployed to the Craig, MO, Post Office. “Mobile Delivery Devices are improving the way USPS serves its customers, […]
A new online application is helping the Postal Service better manage its stamps inventory. The Nationwide Stamp Fulfillment App allows users to track stamp supplies and distribute them efficiently to Post Offices. This reduces unsold inventories, saving USPS money. The app, which was recently nominated for a top tech sector award, is part of the […]
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, which honors the contributions of LGBT individuals to the nation’s history. LGBT Pride Month is held in June to commemorate the Stonewall uprising, when patrons at a gay-friendly tavern in New York City resisted a police raid. The June 1969 incident is seen as a […]
Homeless individuals may not have a permanent residence, but they can still receive mail. USPS offers general delivery mail services to customers with no fixed address and no identification. According to USPS policies, there is no time limit for how long an individual may receive general delivery mail at a Post Office. Although mail is typically […]
New postal employee site offers tips, resources The Postal Service has introduced a site on LiteBlue to help employees manage their health. The Health and Wellness site offers information on federal health plans, including instructions on accessing free annual check-ups, screenings and other preventive services. The site also has information on financial incentives to encourage […]
Perfect timing Employees learn about career advancement More than 125 employees seeking career advancement in the Postal Service recently received an encouraging message: Their timing couldn’t be better. “There is a lot of opportunity on the horizon,” Santa Ana District Manager Larry Munoz told the group. “It’s absolutely essential that we develop our most important […]
Handle with care – Always treat U.S. flags with respect The Postal Service reminds Postmasters and other managers to regularly inspect the U.S. flags flown at their facilities to make sure they’re serviceable and displayed with respect. The flag must never be displayed with the union down except as a signal of dire distress. Additionally, […]
Postal Service managers are strengthening their leadership skills through a new program that goes beyond traditional training courses. The eight-week Management Essentials course is required for new managers in processing, maintenance and customer service operations. USPS introduced the program earlier this year, part of a broader effort to provide employees with more professional development opportunities. […]
In fiscal 2015’s second quarter (Jan. 1-March 31), the Postal Service’s operating revenue increased $223 million, or 1.3 percent, when compared to the same period one year earlier. The net loss was $1.5 billion compared to $1.9 billion a year ago. The operating revenue increase was driven by 14.4 percent growth in shipping and package […]
The public is overwhelmingly satisfied with mail delivery, ranking it higher than any other government service, according to a new Gallup poll. Of 20 services included in the survey, mail delivery ranked first with 90 percent of the public satisfied. Satisfaction with national parks ranked second (73 percent), followed by the federal response to natural […]