It should be no surprise that statistics show more people have a cell phone than a toothbrush. Add to it our employees’ demands for flexibility and our manager’s’ needs to attract and retain global talent. These factors can create a real win-win when it comes to leveraging the use of mobile technology to get work done. In order to take advantage of the benefits mobile brings to your organization, as well as to avoid the potential pitfalls of that same technology, we have to consider developing a strategy for success. Presented September 2011, hosted by BankerStuff

1. P R E S E N T E D B Y :
S H A R L Y N L A U B Y , S P H R , C P L P
J U L I E T R E N T , E S Q .
Why Every Bank Needs a
Mobile Workplace Strategy

2. Today’s Session
 Understand the growing trend of mobile technology
in the workplace
 Learn the key components to developing a mobile
workplace strategy
 Share resources from other companies using mobile
technology to drive business results
 Understand the potential liabilities of employees’ use
of mobile technology and how to mitigate those risks

3. M O B I L E W E B
T R A F F I C W I L L
S U R P A S S P C
T R A F F I C B Y 2 0 1 3 .
- G O O G L E

4. Trends in Mobile Technology
• 5.3 Billion
• In the US, 25% are mobile only
• In China, the number is 30%
• In India, it’s 59%
• And in Egypt, it’s 70%
• 85% of phones access the Web
• 8 Trillion text messages will be sent in 2011
• Mobile web usages exceeds mobile apps
• mCommerce is huge
• 91% of retailers have a mobile sales strategy in place
• US - $6B by end of 2011, $31B by 2016
• eBay had $2B in sales via mobile
Source: mobiThinking,
- July 2011

6. Consideration #1 – Work Rules
 Schedules and working hours
 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
 Voluntary and involuntary participation

9. Consideration #2 - Equipment
 Ownership of equipment (i.e. BYO)
 Compatibility
 Insurance

11. Consideration #3 - Expenses
 Reimbursable and non-reimbursable
 Hardware
 Routers, phone lines
 Software
 Programs, downloads, apps
 Access
 WiFi, aircards

13. Consideration #4 - Security
 Location, location, location
 Coffee shops, airports, etc.
 Differentiation of work
 Security sensitive versus non-sensitive
 Passwords

15. Consideration #5 - Documentation
 Purpose of the program
 Alignment with other company policies
 Participant agreements
 Termination provisions
 Of the person
 Of the program

17. The 5 Considerations
1. Work Rules
2. Equipment
3. Expenses
4. Security
5. Documentation

18. Final Thoughts
 Realize Mobile isn’t Going Away
 Align Mobile with Existing Policies
 Train Your Employees
 Adapt with New Trends and Technologies

19. Additional Resources
 Managing the Mobile Workforce
 David Clemons and Michael Kroth, Ph.D.
 Mashable
 http://mashable.com

20. Thank
You!
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