Thursday • June5

Smart Business Moment

Accepting Political Contributions

Don’t Mix Money with Politics

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Accepting Political Contributions

Don’t Mix Money with Politics

The Hatch Act prohibits a Postal Service employee from soliciting, accepting, or receiving political contributions at all times, even using a personal email account or social media account.
You just can’t do it. Ever.

Media stories about postal employees violating the Hatch Act undermine the public’s trust and confidence in the Postal Service.

Customers ship with us because they trust us. Maintaining the public’s trust is smart business.

Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) for more information about the Hatch Act.

Alternate business moment

Misuse of Position

Don’t Position Yourself to Benefit Yourself

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Misuse of Position

Don’t Position Yourself to Benefit Yourself

As a Postal Service employee, you can’t use your position for your private gain.
Or the private gain of your relatives.
Or anyone you are affiliated with outside the government.

When you keep it ethical, you maintain the integrity of the Postal Service.

And that’s smart business.

More than half of the OIG’s misconduct investigations involve a misuse-of-position issue. Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) for more guidance.

Smart Safety Moment

Distracted driving

That text is not worth it.

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Distracted driving

That text is not worth it.

When driving, don’t take your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel or your mind off your primary task of driving safely. Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of being involved in a crash that could kill or injure you or someone else, or cause property damage. No distractions — focus on driving!

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Alternate safety moment

Weather emergencies

Ready to weather the storm?

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Weather emergencies

Ready to weather the storm?

Be prepared for weather-related emergencies, including power outages. Stock food that needs no cooking or refrigeration, and keep stored water in clean containers. Make sure your cell phone is fully charged. Keep an up-to-date emergency kit with items such as battery-operated lights and radios, extra batteries, first-aid kit and extra medicine, and baby and pet supplies.

If you’re prepared, you’ll be more likely to stay safe and healthy during an emergency.

And that’s smart safety.

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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