Wasting Time? Time is wasted when:- A group of people must wait for one person.- A Team cannot readily access the same document or data.- A Task must be redone due to insufficient supervision.
'Horizontal' Software may be called a Suite - or a Platform. - It is very flexible & made to Create new information.- Can be used to create Vertical (specific) Applications.- An example would be 'Adobe Creative Suite'or MS Office.Vertical Software is developed for a specific set of Tasks.
The Platform is Broad & flexible by Design.- WYSIWYG Design tools for Novices autogenerates code.- Powerful Editors allow Experts to further customize.- Includes an underlying and thoroughly integrated database.- Robust, multiuser access without onerous fees.
Wasting Talent? Talent is wasted when:- An Expert is assigned a task that is suitable for a Novice.- A Novice is assigned a Task that way over his/her head.- A Novice that is eager to learn new skills is denied access.- Team members are pigeonholed. Latent talent, undeveloped.
There is another 'Great Divide' and that is the one between the Haves and the Have Nots. Younicycle is affordably priced for any business, not just the 'Fortunate 500'. Available as a SaaS (online) or as a Server package.
'Vertical' Software is often called an 'Application'. - It is typically developed for a specific set of tasks.- Is 'powered by' the underlying Horizontal Platform.- An example would be 'Recruiting' or 'Benefit Enrollment'.
Wasting Money? Money is wasted when:- Multiple software packages must be purchased.- Multiple licenses or 'seats' must be purchased for each.- Multiple user interfaces must be learned (extra training).
The Great Divide is Knowledge. If you have the required depth of Knowledge, you can accomplish difficult tasks but without it, you will either 'give up', assign or pay an Expert or purchase yet another limited use software application.
Cost? 1) Server package for $400. No limit on number of users.2) Online vsn (SaaS) = $480 per year (3 users).3) Custom programming from $25 to $75 per hour.
Many spokes. Younicycle's framework will allow you to create many types of Vertical Applications, defined only by your imagination. An Actuary - or a Recruiter, a Benefit Consutant or Insurance Carrier can create compelling, plug-in Solutions.
Need an Edge? Many possibilities:1) Create Customer Solutions & give to them for Productivity.2) Create and sell as a suppemental source of revenue.3) Create, give it away - but charge for added customization.4) Become a Partner. Sell Younicycle + your Solutions.
One wheel. We've designed the IT Vehicle so that:1) Experts can work side-by-side with Novices.2) WYSIWYG Tools auto generate complex code.3) Each 'mini-app' you create can be shared (or sold).
Getting there is the hard part ... but we've made the trip much easier. We have spent many years 'blazing a trail' and building the IT vehicle that can get you there, safely & affordably. Yes, it is easier - but Easy is a relative term.
Start here. Get there. It's a given that you want to provide superior service for your customers and always keep a responsible. technological edge. But how? Younicycle can give you that edge - & be white-labeled for your identity.
It's coming. Like it or not, your competitors are standing outside your customers' front door and can be invited in with a few clicks of a mouse. We have the high tech and you, the relationships. Let's talk while the sun is still out.
Personalizing your Employee Communications is critical whenever personal Knowledege is required. Use Retirement as an example. Why would an employee care about John or Jane Doe's retirement security? Meaningless, inaccurate information is not only irrelevant, it's dangerous. Do it right.
The 3 Steps for effective Employee Communications:1) Inform: Let them know it exists. Where? When?2) Educate Employees: What is it? How does it work?3) Personalize the content. John Doe is not real.
Employers: Collaborate internally, with us or other Vendors 1) We (or other Vendors) can provide Full service2) Do it yourself (DIY). You can always ask for help.3) Initial full service -> then DIY in the future.
Your Employee Benefits may be very Cool - but will be ineffective if they remain Hidden. Employee Benefit Statements help your Group understand & appreciate their Personal, Big Picture. We have more than 20 years of experience and know all the possible pitfalls.
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You've worked out the details with HRIS or IT for the Preliminary data. They know what they should 'pull', but before they start writing SQL, you should begin to focus on a yet another list. This time, review your data items and variables and begin to identify an employee benefit statements SAMPLE SET. You may add to this list later.
A list of employees (ID's & name) that hit all of the variables. Take your time on this list. It should include the 'corner cases' that may need special attention (CEO), with bonus, with tuition assistance, opt outs, new hires, old-timers with 'special' vacation allotment, grandfathered pension people. You know, the special instances that take up 30% of your day.Send this list to IT/HRIS. They will easily filter the larger query result set to pull out this Group.Follow this group throughout the rest of the Project and test ... test ... test.
A list of employees (ID's & name) that hit all of the variables. Take your time on this list. It should include the 'corner cases' that may need special attention (CEO), with bonus, with tuition assistance, opt outs, new hires, old-timers with 'special' vacation allotment, grandfathered pension people. You know, the special instances that take up 30% of your day.Send this list to IT/HRIS. They will easily filter the larger query result set to pull out this Group.Follow this group throughout the rest of the Project and test ... test ... test.
The Project is now in motion. Various Team members are performing their assigned tasks and you are tracking progress, scheduling reviews and following up on ToDo's.
Your next Step has been unmentioned to date, but you've probably determined that it IS an actioanable item for a good Employee Benefit Statement. You need to contact certain Vendors/internal resources:
1) Workers' Compensation - If you are large enough to have a Risk Management Officer, contact and schedule a meeting. Your goal is to work out a mutually acceptable figure for employer, Workers' Compensation contribution on a per employee basis. If you are smaller, you may need to contact the CFO or appropriately use the chain of command.
This item is very difficult to track as it falls outside the ordinary scope of HR. Nevertheless, serious money was spent. You may simplify by taking an average per employee - or - create a weighted figure based on wage. If you are real lucky, you will have Workers' Comp classification codes for each employee and corresponding rates. This would be a stroke of good fortune.
Your next Step has been unmentioned to date, but you've probably determined that it IS an actioanable item for a good Employee Benefit Statement. You need to contact certain Vendors/internal resources:
1) Workers' Compensation - If you are large enough to have a Risk Management Officer, contact and schedule a meeting. Your goal is to work out a mutually acceptable figure for employer, Workers' Compensation contribution on a per employee basis. If you are smaller, you may need to contact the CFO or appropriately use the chain of command.
This item is very difficult to track as it falls outside the ordinary scope of HR. Nevertheless, serious money was spent. You may simplify by taking an average per employee - or - create a weighted figure based on wage. If you are real lucky, you will have Workers' Comp classification codes for each employee and corresponding rates. This would be a stroke of good fortune.
2) Your Retirement Vendor(s) and/or Plan Recordkeeper - If your approach is thorough, you will include a significant level of personalization to the retirement component of your Employee Benefit Statement.
You may self-announce; "Employees don't need that. They already get statements from the vendor."
We would argue the opposite. Employees DO need that information BECAUSE they DO receive other documents.
Part of the power of an Employee Benefit Statement is that in the hands of an employee, it is a self-contained document. It addresses all of their benefits and all of their compensation on one, understandable document.
Don't make the mistake of piece-mealing this critical employee communication.
January - DearFebruary - Jane,March - WeApril - trulyMay - valueJune - yourJuly - contributionsAugust - toSeptember - theOctober - Company.November - ThankDecember - you!
You may self-announce; "Employees don't need that. They already get statements from the vendor."
We would argue the opposite. Employees DO need that information BECAUSE they DO receive other documents.
Part of the power of an Employee Benefit Statement is that in the hands of an employee, it is a self-contained document. It addresses all of their benefits and all of their compensation on one, understandable document.
Don't make the mistake of piece-mealing this critical employee communication.
January - DearFebruary - Jane,March - WeApril - trulyMay - valueJune - yourJuly - contributionsAugust - toSeptember - theOctober - Company.November - ThankDecember - you!
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What is a SAMPLE SET?
DIY Tutorial 8: Getting Started Employee Benefit Statements (A Sample set)