Wednesday • November25

Smart Business Moment

Fundraising at Work

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Fundraising at Work

Fundraising at Work

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the only authorized solicitation of Postal Service employees on behalf of charitable organizations in the workplace.
All other types of fundraising for charities at work are prohibited. For example, you cannot sell your daughter’s cookies at work or ask your colleagues to purchase items from you to benefit your place of worship.
Fundraising at work can make coworkers feel coerced to contribute, affect morale, and distract us from the work at hand.

Limiting fundraising to the CFC is the law – and it’s SMART BUSINESS.

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

Alternate business moment

CFC Participation Goals

Don’t strong-arm anyone for contributions.

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CFC Participation Goals

Don’t strong-arm anyone for contributions.

You may not set 100% Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) participation goals. You may not establish personal dollar goals and quotas.
You may not create or use lists of non-contributors. Those are against the rules.

CFC activity that encourages charitable donations without coercion contributes to a functional work environment.

And that’s smart business.

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

Smart Safety Moment

Deer crossing

Oh, deer.

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Deer crossing

Oh, deer.

A booming deer population is resulting in an increasing number of deer-car collisions. These accidents are more likely to happen at dawn and dusk, and especially during the animal’s breeding season in the fall. If you see a deer cross the roadway, slow down because there could be more to follow. When driving at night, use high-beam headlights to illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the roadway. Slow down and sound one long blast of the horn to frighten them away. Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path but stay in your lane. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit other vehicles or lose control of their cars.

A collision with a deer can result in personal injury and costly damage to your vehicle. Drive with caution when moving through deer-crossing zones and in areas known to have a large deer population.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Alternate safety moment

Blood pressure

What goes up can come down.

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Blood pressure

What goes up can come down.

It’s estimated that one in every four Americans suffers from high blood pressure, or hypertension. Untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack or kidney damage. To prevent high blood pressure, reduce sodium intake, maintain a healthy diet and weight, exercise regularly, limit caffeine and alcohol consumption, and don’t smoke.

Get your blood pressure checked regularly. With proper treatment you can lead a normal life, usually with the help of daily medication.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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