Business Briefs: UPS to hire 95,000 seasonal workers

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UPS plans to hire up to 95,000 seasonal workers to help with package deliveries during the busy holiday season. The Atlanta company said Tuesday that the positions will include package sorters, loaders, delivery helpers and drivers.

Since last year's holiday season, UPS has implemented several measures to help prepare for this year's onslaught of deliveries. This includes making improvements to schedule planning, installing temporary mobile sorting and delivery centers and adding thousands of new or leased delivery vehicles, trailers, aircraft and portable loading aids. It's also adding operating days and shifts.

United Parcel Service Inc. said that the seasonal jobs have long served as an entry point for permanent employment. Individuals interested in applying for the seasonal positions can do so online at UPSjobs.com.


TSYS adds 450 jobs

A Columbus, Ga.-based payments company will expand in McDonough, creating up to 450 jobs.

Gov. Nathan Deal said in a statement that TSYS will build a new customer service center in the Henry County community. Officials said the 62,000-square-foot facility will provide backup capabilities for its existing center in Columbus. They say the expansion involves customer service, risk and fraud management, collections and other services. The new facility will open later this year.

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