During the early morning hours of January 9, 2019, two employees of Security Industry Specialists, Inc. (SIS) were involved in a vehicular accident. This incident occurred on the 101 freeway near San Jose, California. One SIS employee was killed in the accident and the other was seriously injured. Out of... read more →
Jan
09
Oct
17
By Spencer Lindsay, Security Specialist, as told to Tori Dunlap Spencer Lindsay, a Seattle Security Specialist, began his sauce business with a summer barbecue at our Seattle client site. When people couldn’t get enough of his wings, he knew he was onto something. Since appearing in a Seattle Times feature 6... read more →
Sep
26
By Tori Dunlap, Social Media Marketing Manager For most, networking is one of the most vulnerable things you can do. Whether it's connecting with new people, creating thought-leadership content, or attending events, networking can assist you in becoming part of a professional community (and make you even better at your... read more →
Sep
19
With thousands of employees spread throughout the globe, it's important to keep the SIS family feel — even when you only work with us for a few events. Our unique Talent Management team is there to foster an engaged relationship with employees who have flexible schedules; we're excited to tell... read more →
Sep
12
By Derek Ruhland, Senior Manager of Content Sixteen years ago, in the wake of September 11, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority was looking for ways to involve passengers in the newly-important effort of reporting suspicious packages and behavior. They turned to Alan Kay, the advertising legend responsible and for... read more →
Aug
29
By Steve Hood, Director of Security Operations So why is good supervision so important? According to the Gallup Organization, the number one reason an employee leaves their job is a poor relationship with their immediate supervisor. We all agree effective supervisors have a significant impact on the work and morale... read more →
Aug
22
Many of SIS's website visitors are job seekers and potential employees. We get a ton of questions about what happens when you apply for a job, the procedure, and what next steps will look like. We're excited you're interested in SIS — if you have more questions, please feel free to... read more →
Aug
15
By Tori Dunlap, Social Media Marketing Manager It's Monday. I walk into the office. By the time I sit down at my desk, I realize three different fires need putting out, my laptop is malfunctioning, and there’s a full inbox waiting for me...all before breakfast. Sound familiar? I think we’re... read more →
Aug
08
By Lisa Pallas, Travel Specialist Airlines are a multi-billion dollar a year industry, with more than 33% of their revenues are generated in large part by all the miscellaneous fees they charge. But there are few charges that grate on one’s nerves and boggle the mind more than the $75... read more →
Aug
01
By Tori Dunlap, Social Media Marketing Manager In today’s world, social media is expected strategy for every company. Consumers, clients, and the everyday person search online for information about a particular company. In 2015, Facebook influenced 52% of online and offline decisions, up from 36% in 2014. And for companies like... read more →