Posts Tagged ‘employee relations’

Safety First!

5,214 workers died on the job in the U.S. in 2008 “With every one of these fatalities, the lives of a worker’s family members were shattered and forever changed. We can’t forget that fact.” -Hilda Solis, Secretary of Labor Safety is a key component of all Postal Service operations, activities, and facilities. Nonetheless, safety issues [...]

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The Postal Strike of 1970

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Will Postal Service bosses go undercover in the future?

“Undercover Boss,” a CBS show that began airing in February, follows Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) as they go undercover to work primarily in lower-level positions in their own companies. Beyond its entertainment value, the episodes have exposed a significant disconnect between senior management and employees.

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To Award or Not to Award: What’s the Postal Service to Do?

Should the Postal Service be allowed to freely award employees for a job well done? The Postal Service operates as a businesslike entity, but it is also part of the government. Appearances count — particularly in tough economic times. The Postal Service has an interest in recruiting and retaining talented employees to remain competitive, but [...]

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