USPS’ Pay for Performance System Isn’t Rewarding Top Performing Employees

By Eric Katz – August 3, 2017 The U.S. Postal Service is failing to reward its top performers under a pay system designed to recognize excellence, according to a new report, instead relying on group metrics that collectively punish employees for the work of their colleagues. Using the Capital Metro Area as a sample, the…

 Continue reading

USPS OIG Report: Fiscal Year 2015 Pay for Performance Program

Background The U.S. Postal Service pay for performance (PFP) program is the primary pay program for non-bargaining Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) employees who work in supervisory, technical, administrative, and managerial positions. The National Performance Assessment, which is a scorecard of performance goals, is the foundation of the PFP program. EAS employees work at Postal…

 Continue reading

NAPS says “Early-Out Offer For USPS Management Likely Coming September 16th” = FAKE NEWS

NAPS HQ has been receiving calls and emails concerning an article that is being attributed to the Federal Times titled “Early-Out Offer For USPS Management Likely Coming September 16th.” This article quotes supposed comments made by President Louis Atkins on this issue. NAPS HQ has validated with Immediate Past President Louis Atkins that no such…

 Continue reading

NAPS: USPS Releases Handout on VMF Organizational Changes

May 26, 2015 The Postal Service has released a document outlining what steps VMF employees (non-bargaining EAS) should take in the wake of the VMF realignment. Source: The National Association of Postal Supervisors

 Continue reading

USPS Employee Search (salary database) updated as of January 2015

Click Here for 2015 US Postal Service Employees Search Enter a name or select a location to begin your search. Not all fields need to be filled out. If you enter a zip code, there is no need to select a state. Results show details as of January 2015. Salaries show base pay or hourly…

 Continue reading

Opinion: Postal Service needs leaders who are qualified

We have all been made well aware of the many problems the U.S. Postal Service is facing as it struggles to stay afloat. It faces the massive loss of revenue from people using email instead of the U.S. mail. Other online services, as well as the convenience provided by many stores for paying utility bills…

 Continue reading

USPS: Moving forward – Employees hear advice on ‘networking night’

If “speed dating” can help someone find a significant other, can “speed networking” help postal employees advance in their careers? San Diego District is putting this theory to the test. The district, faced with more than 80 Executive and Administration Schedule vacancies, recently held a “speed networking night” that allowed more than 200 EAS candidates…

 Continue reading