If you began the new year resolving to get healthy, good news: USPS wants to help. The Postal Service recently introduced a “holistic wellness” program to help employees focus on their wellbeing year-round. The effort, which Chief Human Resources Officer Jeff Williamson discussed in a recent video, encourages employees to get the most out of […]
Western Area VP Drew Aliperto will retire from the Postal Service, effective March 1. Aliperto has led the area since 2012. Previously, he served as Pacific Area vice president from 2009-2012. “These are two of the most complex regions within the Postal Service, and he delivered results in both,” PMG Megan Brennan wrote in a […]
Limited Enrollment Period will run from February 1, 2016 until February 29, 2016 Reminder: Postal Service employees and retirees can choose Self Plus One health coverage during a special enrollment period beginning Feb. 1. The enrollment is only for employees and retirees currently in the Self and Family coverage level who want to move to […]
Box of ages -Big mailbox breaks record The world’s largest mailbox has come to a small town in Illinois. The box was built recently on Main Street in Casey (approximate population: 2,700). The box measures 5,473 cubic feet, setting a mark recognized by Guinness World Records. The mailbox is more than a tourist attraction. It’s […]
Owens named to newly created position PMG Megan J. Brennan has appointed Sharon D. Owens as Pricing and Costing vice president. The newly created position oversees programs to strengthen the mailing experience for commercial customers, as well as the Postal Service’s regulatory reporting functions. The position, which reports to the chief financial officer, was created […]
1/21/16 Post Offices and other retail units can now accept Samsung Pay for credit and debit cards transactions. Samsung Pay allows customers to make payments through their mobile devices. The application is currently compatible with Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge devices. When using Samsung Pay for a […]
The Postal Service is introducing an award to honor leaders and groups that help create and maintain safe workplaces. The Postmaster General Safety Excellence Award will recognize managers, safety professionals and safety teams at USPS facilities across the nation. “This award will provide a new look at how the Postal Service values employee safety,” said […]
Shipping prices Changes to take effect Jan. 17 1/14/16 Price changes for several shipping products and services will take effect Jan. 17. These changes, which the Postal Service announced last October, include the first price increase for commercial Priority Mail in more than three years. Prices also will change for Priority Mail Express, while customers […]
Marketing USPS Cochrane named chief marketing and sales officer 1/7/2016 PMG Megan J. Brennan appointed James P. Cochrane chief marketing and sales officer Jan. 6. Cochrane, who has acted in the position since May, oversees the marketing, development and management of all domestic and international products. He also manages the Pricing, Global Business, Sales and […]
Lometa, TX, Rural Carrier Robert “Bobby” Odom was driving to work recently when he saw a Ford Bronco swerve, flip and roll three times before resting on its roof. “The Bronco crossed right in front of me. I was very lucky it didn’t slam into my vehicle,” he said. Odom stopped, called 911 and rushed […]