Feds Push Flier Background Checks
By Ryan Singel, Aug. 15, 2005, Wired News
Homeland Security officials quietly lobby Congress to ease oversight of the planned Secure Flight passenger-screening program and allow private databases to help probe travelers' lives.
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Rising fuel costs prompting airlines to make changes
Amid rising fuel costs, major U.S. air carriers have been forced to implement changes to accommodate the higher price of fuel. Delta, already in financial trouble, announced that it will begin cutting its pilots’ wages and benefits to offset financial losses brought on, in large part, by the high cost of fuel.
Airlines are also turning to technology to trim operational costs. Major airlines continue to push consumers to their web sites to purchase tickets in an effort to eliminate labor costs. Airlines such as Southwest have been able to close call centers and eliminate the need for additional personnel to handle incoming customer phone calls.
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Employee Spotlight: Holley Townes-Newell, Integrations Manager
USIS likes to hire employees who stick around. Holley Townes-Newell is a prime example of one such team member. Twelve years ago, Townes-Newell began her career at USIS in Data Entry and Customer Service. Over the years, Townes-Newell has found new roles in the company and currently assists clients as Integrations Manager – her position for the last three years.
As the Integrations Manager, she works with customers to integrate their systems, such as HRIS systems, with the USIS ordering platform so clients can better manage their information. Her role lends her skills as one of USIS’ important liaisons with our customers.
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Did You Know...
…that USIS offers drug and alcohol testing?
USIS is a full service Third Party Administrator (TPA) and Medical Review Officer (MRO) services provider. We have more than 15 years of experience running drug testing programs. More than 15,000 of USIS’ 30,000 business clients employ our drug and alcohol testing services. We maintain a Drug Testing Operation Center in Nebraska, and we offer access to 15,000 collection sites throughout the United States.
As a drug and alcohol testing client, additional benefits include our proprietary Guidebook to Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs, a subscription to a monthly electronic newsletter and a sample Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Policy, developed by our legal counsel.
For more information, visit our web site or call 800-288-8504.
USIS Offers eApp to Ease Hiring Process
Do you still use paper applications and wish you didn’t have to re-enter applicant information into your computer? USIS now offers an innovative and cost effective solution to help you replace existing paper-based applications and, at the same time, streamline the background screening process. USIS’ eApp System allows you to use email to efficiently streamline the application process, which in turn means you can also easily initiate the background screening process based on the information contained in the application with little or no data entry. read more
Holiday Closings
USIS and Affiliates will be closed December 26 for the Christmas holiday and January 2 in observance of the New Year.
Trade Show Schedule
USIS will be participating in a variety of trade shows in March. Following is a list of those trade shows, locations and dates. We hope to see you at our booth in the near future.
Jewelers Security Alliance
Tampa, Fla.
March 8 – 10
Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Convention
Orlando, Fla.
March 12 – 14
RILA Loss Prevention, Auditing & Safety Conference
Orlando, Fla.
March 21 - 24
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