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Smart Business Moment

Respond to all of what’s asked for

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Respond to all of what’s asked for

It’s All or — All

Make sure to carefully review specific records asked for in a FOIA request and then respond by addressing all of those records. If our response doesn’t do that, or addresses records that weren’t asked for, the FOIA requester can legally challenge the Postal Service’s decision. This could result in additional time and expense to make it right.

Processing FOIA requests correctly the first time saves the Postal Service time and money.

And that’s smart business!

Alternate business moment

Gifts Between Employees

Proceed with Caution

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Gifts Between Employees

Proceed with Caution

When it comes to gifts between employees, proceed with caution.
Generally, an employee should not give a gift to a manager or higher-paid colleague. Likewise, a gift should not be accepted from a subordinate or lower-paid employee.
There are exceptions. A non-cash gift worth $10 or less to a manager, occasionally, such as on birthdays or holidays, is OK.
Another exception is a cash gift to a manager on a special occasion, such as a marriage, birth, adoption, retirement, or resignation.

It’s all about avoiding complaints of favoritism or harassment, and creating a cohesive, productive workforce.

And that’s smart business.

Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) for more guidance.

Smart Safety Moment

Dog repellent

When “Stop!” doesn’t work, try Halt.

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Dog repellent

When “Stop!” doesn’t work, try Halt.

Dog repellent is effective only if used properly. Use it only when you’re being attacked. Spray repellent into the dog’s eyes. Don’t let the spray get into your eyes or on your skin. Keep dog repellent attached to your uniform or satchel.

You can’t always avoid dog attacks. A satchel and dog repellent are important tools for defending against attacks by dogs or other animals. Know how to use them.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Alternate safety moment

Street supervision

How’s my driving?

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Street supervision

How’s my driving?

Supervisors conduct driving observations to identify and correct unsafe actions that could cause accidents. PS Form 4584, Observation of Driving Practices, is used to improve employee performance at the wheel.

How often are observations conducted?

Non-career: once per quarter.
Probationary (0-3 months): 30, 60, 80 day evaluations.
4-23 months postal experience: once per quarter.
More than two years postal experience: twice per year.

Driver observations provide an opportunity for supervisors to give recognition for safe driving practices and identify unsafe practices in need of improvement.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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