New look, new features — same commitment. USPS has launched a revitalized LiteBlue to help employees stay better informed about the organization, their careers and their benefits. “LiteBlue is now becoming a destination for all employees,” said Tony Vegliante, executive vice president and chief Human Resources officer. “When we engage our employees online, they have […]
DRIVING REVENUE GROWTH REBLIN, COCHRANE TO LEAD CONSOLIDATED GROUPS In a strategic organizational shift designed to achieve long-term business objectives, PMG Jack Potter today announced realignments within two groups representing key areas of revenue growth for USPS. The Expedited Shipping and Ground Shipping groups have merged into a single Shipping Services group. Potter has named […]
The Postal Service’s iconic collection box symbolizes the trust Americans have in the Postal Service. Because it’s closely associated with the security and privacy of the mail, USPS has maintained tight control over who can use de-commissioned boxes for non-postal purposes. In the past, loans to other federal agencies have been approved by the Postal […]
Speaking this week at National Postal Forum in Nashville, Vice President of Expedited Shipping Gary Reblin told mailers the Postal Service is in the shipping business and that shipping is key to its future. “We want USPS to be known as much for shipping as it is for mailing,” said Reblin. “With the boom in […]
INCREASING THE VALUE OF MAIL THROUGH INNOVATION: POTTER SAYS COUNTRY NEEDS AND WANTS A STRONG POSTAL SERVICE As it takes focused steps in its 10-year action plan, “Delivering the Future,” the Postal Service will “bump up value” through innovation, service, quality and information to “levels you never imagined,” Postmaster General Jack Potter pledged today at […]
A PostalReporter.com reader asks the following question: Interesting to note, since the USPS is claiming such a financial crisis, why would they even consider more Pay-For-Performance (PFP) bonuses for management? From USPS News Link: MID-YEARS FOR PFP. The FY 2010 mid-year process for the Pay-for-Performance Plan (PFP) is just around the corner. Before the process […]
USPS will unveil its “Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet” sheet of commemorative stamps today, kicking off a major 8-week promotion with an appearance by PMG Jack Potter on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The commemorative sheet of stamps continues a half-century tradition of promoting attention and awareness of national social issues. The set features photographs […]
FIRST CENSUS MAIL DELIVERS THIS WEEK TO KEEP THE COUNT ON TRACK, HANDLE UAA CORRECTLY USPS will deliver the first of six separate 2010 Census mailings this week. Scheduled for in-home delivery Feb. 17–19, this mailing will consist of approximately 10 million “advance” letters mailed to residences in select areas. These letters will alert residents […]
The Postal Service’s Initial Management Inquiry Process (IMIP) helps managers resolve harassment problems and ensure employees have a harassment-free work environment. “The Postal Service is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, generic information or in retaliation for prior Equal […]
Glenview, IL, Letter Carrier Joe Kraus is celebrating 50 years of delivering the mail. Nothing has slowed him down. He’s a rarity. Most people change jobs many times. But for Kraus, delivering the mail in his hometown was an excellent fit. “My parents bought a new house in 1940 when I was a boy,” he […]