USMA and The Network Join Forces to Combat Theft and Fraud in the Workplace
Norcross, Georgia, May 14, 2002
The Network and United States Mutual Association (USMA) have announced
a new strategic alliance. Through this relationship, The Network will
offer USMA members the opportunity to further enhance their workforce
integrity efforts with the addition of employee hotlines and communication
solutions.
With their commitment to creating more secure, crime-free work environments,
USMA acts as the premier source for retailers to obtain the most comprehensive
employee background screening available. The Network complements USMA's
services by helping companies collect and respond to critical employee
feedback and by educating employees on vital workplace issues. Combining
these services will first help members build a better workforce, and
then utilize employee feedback to monitor workplace activity and prevent
future criminal behavior.
Utilizing The Network's around-the-clock call center and professional
interviewers, employees have the ability to confidentially report concerns,
such as sexual harassment, workplace violence, discrimination, theft
and fraud, and crisis situations. Each call to The Network results in
an actionable incident report, which members can quickly access for appropriate
response. To maximize hotline results, The Network also develops education
and awareness materials that increase employee understanding of company
standards and engage them in reporting illegal activity.
Ed Stamper, President of The Network said, “Together, our organizations
will work toward a common goal of helping USMA's members build and maintain
the highest legal and ethical standards among their employees. We look
forward to helping their members detect and deter workplace crime, enhance
their investigative abilities and improve their workplace environments.”
“We are constantly seeking ways to bring our members new methods
for hiring with intelligence and improving the quality of their workforces,” commented
Bob Williams, President of USMA, “I am confident that the ability
to gather crucial employee feedback will prove to be an invaluable new
tool. With The Network as our strategic partner, our members can enjoy
the benefits of a more comprehensive program that combines employee screening
with critical ongoing workplace feedback.”
About USMA
USMA is the leading provider of employment background screening products
to retailers and related business interest nationwide. Services include
county and state criminal history reports, employment related credit
reports, education/degree/credentials verification, employment history
verification, social security number verification, motor vehicle driving
records and drug screening. In addition USMA manages the National Theft
Database, which is used by members to screen out job applicants with
confirmed histories of dishonesty. All these services and more may be
reviewed at www.usmutual.com.
About The Network
During the last 20 years, The Network has built a solid reputation
as the premier provider of employee hotlines. Over 1,000 companies from
virtually every industry rely on The Network's telephonic and web-based
feedback systems to collect and respond to employee and customer feedback.
The Network helps these companies utilize feedback to identify incidents
of sexual harassment, workplace violence, discrimination, theft and fraud,
and crisis situations in the workplace. To maximize results, The Network
combines the hotline with high-impact education and awareness materials
that facilitate hotline implementation, ongoing employee education and
recognition.
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