Friday • June27

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Hotel Government Rate for Personal Travel

Check Before You Book

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Hotel Government Rate for Personal Travel

Check Before You Book

Can you use the government rate for personal travel? If the government rate is offered to all federal government employees and the hotel confirms the rate can be used for personal travel, you can do it.

When you don’t solicit or accept prohibited gifts from an outside source, you strengthen the Postal Service’s reputation as being a transparent, fair, and honest organization.

And that’s smart business.

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

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Gifts to the Postal Service

If offered, the Postal Service could possibly accept.

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Gifts to the Postal Service

If offered, the Postal Service could possibly accept.

Under the gift acceptance authority, the Postal Service may accept gifts or donations of services or property, real or personal, if they’re deemed necessary or convenient in the transaction of our business.
To invoke this rule, a Vice President or Officer must submit a statement to the Ethics Office stating the business reason for accepting the gift from an outside source. The Ethics Office will then make the determination as to whether it’s appropriate under statutory authority.

Not accepting a prohibited gift from an outside source helps the Postal Service maintain its reputation as the most trusted federal agency.

And that’s smart business.

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

Smart Safety Moment

USPS drug policy

Understand the consequences.

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USPS drug policy

Understand the consequences.

The Postal Service will not tolerate the sale, possession or use of illegal drugs, or abuse of legal drugs, while employees are on duty or on USPS premises. Engaging in such activity could result in firing or criminal prosecution, or both. The future of the Postal Service depends on the quality and character of our employees. It’s critically important to eliminate drug abuse from our workplace.

Did you know:

Employees who frequently use drugs or alcohol tend to miss work or run late more often than non-users.
One in six workplace deaths and one in four workplace injuries involve drugs or alcohol use.
Substance abusers are five times more likely to file workers’ compensation claims.

By promoting a drug-free workplace, USPS keeps employees healthier and more productive.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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Benefits of exercise

Move it!

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Benefits of exercise

Move it!

Thirty minutes of exercise a day. Five days a week. That’s all it takes to significantly improve your metabolism and prevent weight gain. Even if your job is sedentary, there are ways to get some physical activity throughout the day. When you park, pick a spot far away from the entrance. Walk or ride your bike instead of driving. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. Take frequent, short breaks to stretch to get your blood flowing.

A little exercise each day goes a long way toward making you healthier.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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