In order for us to meet current and future business objectives, we maintain a skilled and ready workforce that’s diverse, engaged, efficient and safe. The Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) describes programs and processes that contribute to this goal. The ELM is available online and presents information about our organizational structures, employee benefits, training and development, and health and safety. It also includes a list of recognized organizations that help provide supportive and productive work environments for our employees.
In terms of customer health and safety, we take into consideration the contents of mail products and services to protect customers. The Postal Inspection Service ensures the safety, security and integrity of the U.S. Mail. It enforces laws governing the mail system and preventing illegal or dangerous use of mail products and services. Postal inspectors investigate postal-related crimes such as identity theft, mail bombs, postal robberies and burglaries. They also protect against the use of the mail to launder drug money, defraud customers, traffic in illegal drugs and exploit children.
Energy Action Month Award
In October we sponsor our annual Energy Action Month event at USPS Headquarters in Washington, DC. It promotes energy conservation and resource efficiency. In 2015 the theme was “Actions Speak Louder than Words.” Business System Analyst Tim Gerling won the “Reducing Your Footprint Challenge” by demonstrating how he’s done just that. Since the inception of Energy Action Month events in 2008, Gerling has been collecting energy reduction tips and practicing them at home. Some of his projects include changing compact fluorescent bulbs to LEDs, installing 5 kilowatt solar arrays and putting heat shields in the attic. His electric bill dropped by 22 percent in 2015 compared to the year before as a result of his efficiency efforts. Gerling did his part and is saving money – and that’s energy smart!
