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Bank Systems & Technology Examines Workforce Optimization

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NEW YORK, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- It's often said that a happy worker is a good worker. While it may not be quite that simple, creating an environment in which employees can thrive and advance really is key to an organization's performance. And for banks, nowhere does talent development determine future success more than in the IT shop. In the June/July issue of Bank Systems & Technology our editors explore how companies can get optimal performance from and ensure the success of their workforces. Plus, the boon provided by treasury services, getting to know your customers, and much more.
SPECIAL REPORT: OPTIMIZING THE WORKFORCE
Generational Differences, Budgets Challenge Banks' Leadership Growth Initiatives
Training staffers to become future leaders of organizations takes on a new dimension as banks seek to adapt to generational needs and strict budgets.
Dearth of Banking-Focused Information Security Education Could Be Detrimental Kevin Streff of Dakota State University says more colleges need to establish FS-specific IT programs to meet the growing infosec needs of the financial services industry.
The Success of Bank M&As Can Hinge on IT Talent Retention
It is critical for banks to retain top tech performers during mergers -- and money alone just won't cut it anymore.
Performance and Productivity Management Key to Banks' Long-Term Survival
Banks are starting to exploit new technologies to enable them to monitor employees' performance in a more automated fashion.
In Turbulent Times, Take Stock of IT Staff
Maximizing IT staff performance starts by recognizing the skills required to drive business results and by pursuing measurable improvements.
By Judith Pennington and Tom Kraack, Accenture Financial Services Group
TREASURY MANAGEMENT
Treasury Services Are Proving to Be a Beacon Amid the Dark Economy for Banks
With the retail banking industry struggling to stay afloat, banks' treasury services businesses are increasingly proving their worth amid a turbulent economy. But the global spending crunch and technology challenges threaten to keep growth in the space in check.
RISK WATCH
For New Bank Holding Companies, Heavy Regulation an Adjustment
Ernst & Young's Bill Barrett gives some advice to bank holding companies new and old about IT can help them handle the tougher regulatory environment.
CUSTOMER WATCH
It's 2009: Do You Know Who Your Customers Are?
Name-analytics solutions can help recently merged banks make the most of their newly acquired customer base.
By Dr. Leonard Shaefer, Chief Scientist, IBM's Global Name Recognition unit, and Edward Lull Jr., VP, Virginia Commerce Bancorp
INDUSTRY WATCH
Small Banks Next on Regulators' Stress Test List
TowerGroup's Kathleen Khirallah says bank stress tests will become a regular part of the industry and that smaller institutions are not immune.
Mobile Banking Is Now a Must-Have for Banks
According to a panel of bankers at Celent Innovation and Insight Day, mobile banking has moved beyond the hype to the next step in banking's evolution.
ITAC, Intersections Launch BreachCenter.com
New site is designed to be a resource for banks and other business for identity theft prevention.
Microsoft Offers Best Practices for Green Data Centers
When creating earth-friendly data centers, it's important to keep in mind the cost savings that will be gained.
PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
The Right Projects at the Right Time
By linking business strategy to business processing and then to IT investments, banks can maximize ROI while controlling costs and remaining competitive in the marketplace.
CLOSEUP
Bank of Marin Adopts Metavante's Outsourced Receivables Solution
RemitPoint centralized image-based remittance processing service allows the bank to actively market new lockbox services to its corporate customer base.
BEST PRACTICES
Flagstar Improves Performance of Goal Setting
Flagstar Bank boosts organizational confidence by using the Perform predictive analytics tool from Pitney Bowes MapInfo to improve its branch location performance goals.
UMB Takes a Novell Approach to Single Sign-On
By simplifying the user experience online, UMB has gained greater efficiencies in user administration and ID management.
EXEC WATCH
SunTrust's Robert Blair Looks to Tame Enterprise Spend
As SVP of commercial card services at SunTrust Banks, Robert Blair wants to help businesses manage their expenses.
ROLLOUTS
PSECU Secures Web Channel with Trusteer
The Trusteer Rapport solution is designed to protect end users' personal information while conducting transactions online.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh Implements Rockall's Collateral Management System
STOC offers enterprisewide, real-time operational capability to value, monitor and manage collateral of all types and for all lines of business.
Federal Reserve to Use Viewpointe's Check Image Archiving Service
Leveraging the service will enable the Fed to share infrastructure costs while ensuring its ability to store and retrieve reliably and securely.
PRODUCTS
ALI Solutions' Updated Campaign Management System Can Handle More Than 3 Million Collections Calls Per Day
New OnQ 3 System is designed to meet needs of high-volume, multi-center collection operations.
VASCO Adds Strong Host Authentication to DIGIPASS Pin Pads
The one-time password technology is intended to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks and other identity theft attempts.
Experian QAS Releases Address Verification SaaS
Web-based QAS Pro On Demand solution promises to reduce costs associated with incomplete customer records.
About Bank Systems & Technology:
Bank Systems & Technology is the banking industry's No. 1 authority on business and technology issues. Our mission is to help senior financial services executives, across all lines of business in banking, stay up to date on technology news and trends, and leverage that information to create competitive advantage and improve the bottom line -- through more-efficient operations, stronger customer engagement, improved service and consistent regulatory compliance and risk management. Bank Systems & Technology is part of the Financial Technology Network of TechWeb, a unit of United Business Media LLC.
Press Contact Katherine Burger Editorial Director kburger@techweb.com 212-600-3062
SOURCE Bank Systems & Technology
2009-07-09 06:00:00
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