Wnet PayTech News

Wnet Atlanta Chapter Wrap-Up: Allyship in the Workplace
March 16, 2022

By Crystal McCorkle, Client Services Specialist, Global Payments Inc.
 
Last week, I had the opportunity to represent the Wnet Atlanta Chapter as the host of our first in person event of 2022! Our event sponsor, Payroc, presented the topic "Allyship in the Workplace," and we could have talked about it all night!

Our dynamic panelists Jewel Hazelton, M.S. IMC, JaBre V. Scott, and Matt Austin as well as moderator Stephanie Zirkle-Puerto each provided their experiences and forward thinking to the discussion. We not only want to talk about the current status of Allyship in the Workplace, but how we continue the conversation and really drive change.

Read more and watch the replay.

Wnet NYC Chapter Wrap-Up: Return to Retail
March 29, 2022

By Michele Fischthal, Senior Client Manager, American Express and Kathryn Kmiotek, Channel Marketing Director, Fortis
 
Our Wnet - Women's Network in Electronic Transactions March 29 NYC Chapter LinkUp: Return to Retail at Tory Burch Hudson Yards was fun and invigorating. It was so nice to be amongst women in the payments industry for a robust dialogue learned from Amanda Fraga, VP Research & Insights at MasterCard, about Return to Retail with some key themes and trends:

1. The Metaverse is real and a part of strategy of many retailers/businesses - shows innovative and futuristic mindset
2. Bring on the Joy - use of color and vibrancy back to our wardrobes & life
3. The Great Reset gave time to reassess what is important using technology to improve quality & balance (2 hour delivery/BNPL)
4. Social Media as a relevant channel gives retailers a scalable platform for Gen Z and Millenials shopping on TikTok or Instagram (fast fashion/influencers)

Read more.

Wnet Webinar Wrap-Up: Elevate the Next Generation of Women Leaders:
Finding Mentors and Becoming One
March 30, 2022

By Dawn Delaney, VP, Innovation and Fintech Partnerships, Wholesale Payments, JPMorgan Chase
 
On March 30, 2022, Dawn Delaney and Eileen Holcomb of J.P. Morgan Payments discussed the importance of mentorship during a virtual session hosted by Women’s Network in Electronic Transactions (Wnet).
 
The central theme of the virtual session—elevating the next generation of women leaders, finding mentors and becoming one—focused on the value of mentorship in women’s personal and professional lives. Valuable insights were shared on helping women identify the right mentor, initially engaging them and establishing the most effective interaction and communication.
 
Drawing from their real-world experiences being mentored and mentoring others, specific recommendations for those seeking to be a mentor or mentee include:

Read more and watch the replay.

Good News about Our Members and Partners  

April is WNET CAREER MONTH! Whether you are looking for a new role or to progress in your current position, Wnet is here for you! Our April events are focused on your career needs, no matter your level or experience. See all the career-focused events.

Wnet Serves Payments Industry with Standout Year While Celebrating 15 Years of Empowering and Investing in Women. Only not-for-profit organization serving thousands across the global payments industry shares highlights from their 15th year of service. Read the Press Release. See our new Annual Report infographic! Thank You for a record-breaking 2021!

Six Wnet Leaders Among ETA's Forty Under 40 Honorees. Congratulations to all honored but especially our Wnet members: Amanda Beam, ETA CPP, of Signature Payments, Brittney Carlisle of CSG, Jewel Hazelton, M.S. IMC, of Wnet, Crystal McCorkle, CSPO, of Global Payments Inc., Megan Mountain of Paya and Liz Pike of Green Rhino Recruitment! Enjoy your induction at ETA's TRANSACT. Join them at a WNET RECEPTION, April 13, 9-9:45am PDT, in the First American Payment Systems Booth #247. Register here.

Making a Difference: Interview with Linda Rossetti, EVP of Strategic Initiatives of Payroc, about diversity & inclusion, her impressive career and her generous involvement with Wnet. Read more.

Wnet Members, watch for our Member Survey coming to your email later this month! We value your feedback and hope you will spend a few minutes responding to our questions.

MEMBER MOVES

• Lauren Tocco of FIS has been promoted to Product Owner.

Congratulations!
If you have moved to a new company, have a new role, or been nominated to a board, tell us so we can highlight you in MEMBER MOVES! Send details and press release link if applicable to info@wnetonline.org.

We thank our dedicated volunteers, donors, leadership, and staff
for creating a stronger and more diverse payments industry!

Call for Volunteers! Whether you are brand new to the Wnet Community or a long-term member, we’re looking for volunteers to serve in a variety of short and long-term positions. When you share your time and talents, you will immerse yourself in new opportunities, build relationships with other payment professionals, and help advance our mission of empowering and investing in women.

Make a Difference: Check out the available opportunities—including a Leadership Summit Event Content Chair & Silent Auction Volunteers.

PARTNER NEWS

• WELCOME to new corporate partners MerchantE and Till Payments! Based in Georgia, MerchantE provides a financial technology platform that drives digital commerce and supports the money management needs of growing businesses. Till Payments helps technology vendors and their customers streamline their payments acceptance and operations. Thank you for supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion for our 4,000+ members and the larger payments and fintech industry.
• FIS releases latest Fintech Adoption consumer trends research to look at consumers’ relationships with fintechs. Read more.

• Women in the Workplace invites Wnet corporate members to participate in the 2022 Women in the Workplace study conducted by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org. This is the largest comprehensive study of the state of women in corporate America and 8th consecutive year of the annual research effort for companies in U.S. and Canada with more than 1,000 employees. Sign up now.

• MAC's Monthly Webinar Series for the industry has sprung with education tailored to risk, underwriting and compliance professionals who support the payment industry. See upcoming events.

• Paysafe Announces New CEO, Former FIS President and Fintech Industry Leader, Bruce Lowthers, Appointed Chief Executive Officer. Read more.

• Worldpay from FIS to offer direct USDC settlement. Read more.

American Banker: How bad are weather disasters for banks? ‘Not very,’ study finds

ARS Technica: Apple plans to build its own financial infrastructure for payments and lending

Digital Transactions: There’s More to Lose in Not Offering BNPL Than in Offering It, Providers Warn

Forbes: Millennial Billionaire Ryan Breslow Created Buzz, And Enemies, Attacking Stripe And Shopify. He’s Just Getting Started

The Green Sheet: Crypto ATMs are the future worldwide

The Paypers: Thunes releases study of Gen Z spending habits and insights for business

PYMNTS.com: Most FIs Say They Could Do More to Ease Corporate Clients’ Payment, Cash Management Pain

The Strawhecker Group (TSG): The Ukraine-Russia War: Russian Ruble and Ukrainian Rubble

Celebrating #GlobalDiversityMonth

by Dr. Angela Murphy Wnet DEI Content Task Force Member Vice President Photon Commerce

Professional Considerations During Ramadan

April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and as such, we wanted to highlight that Ramadan is being observed April 2 - May 2. With limited exceptions, most Muslims will be fasting throughout the month during daytime hours, generally between 11- 6 hours per day. About twenty percent of the population identifies as Muslim, so it is likely there are colleagues around you who are observing Ramadan. 

Things to keep in mind this month for your colleagues:

• They will not eat during the day, and likely will not drink water.
• Their sleep schedule might be shifted due to meal times and family gatherings.
• They might need additional time for prayers.

Read more for additional ideas.

LEARN, CONTRIBUTE, WATCH AGAIN

The Wnet Thought Leadership Center, curated by members, for members, gives you access to best-of-the-best links to research, articles, publications and industry information. Plus, members can watch replays of most Wnet events in the TLC!

• (Webinar) Elevate the Next Generation of Women Leaders: Finding Mentors and Becoming One
• (Chapter Event) Atlanta Chapter LinkUp: Allyship in the Workplace
• (Chapter Event) North Texas Chapter LinkUp: Retention in the Great Resignation
• (Article) How People Analytics Can Improve Pay Equity

We Invite YOU to Contribute!
Found a great article you want to share with Wnet members?
Be the connection! Share it in the TLC.

• Join the Wnet Book Club or a NEW Inclusion Group
• Connect in SocialLink, our member community
• Meet your Wnet Leaders
• Join your local Chapter

Not a member? Learn more about joining Wnet to enjoy all the benefits of membership!