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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A Diagram of the 'Connections'
logo (image) placed on the Template
The Chart uses the same dataource & is placed on the template
Table (pebs_1)
Table (pebs_2)
joined
The 2 Tables are JOINED. The desired datafields selected and Casts, Expressions & other functions applied as appropriate.
A datasource is made on the Query.The datasource is like a 'mirror' of the Query and is now a floating layer of data -- accessible by Charts, Templates, Applications, etc.
An Action is created automatically that links the Query to the Datasource.
The XML for your Template is stored safely in your account.The Template loads the XML when launched.
Click the pdf icon. The XML is Saved - and pulls the datasource, merging it into the static template XML. The PDF is then processed on the server.
The Template
PDF
Developing a Rudimentary Benefit Statement: a Personalized PDF for Print
Even a simple Benefit Statement will typically have 1 or 2 images needed on the Template.
Most HR Departments have little 'knowledge' of image formats - but there are significant differences.
NO GOOD = an image buried in a Word doc (BMP). Please don't even try. Instead, use a JPG - or - a PNG - or a GIF. In addition, images come in different pixels per inch. A web image (96 dpi) will be jaggie when printed. Print should be 300 dpi or more.
Most HR Departments have little 'knowledge' of image formats - but there are significant differences.
NO GOOD = an image buried in a Word doc (BMP). Please don't even try. Instead, use a JPG - or - a PNG - or a GIF. In addition, images come in different pixels per inch. A web image (96 dpi) will be jaggie when printed. Print should be 300 dpi or more.
Part 6 (Upload Images)
STEP 1
You will be viewing an Image (a logo) we created offline - and then imported into the Account. Note: Marketing departments tend to be pretty fussy about the appearance of and placement of company Logo - so you should check with them 1st. Tell them you need JPG, GIF or PNG witha 96 dpi and 300 dpi of each. You will also need to give them the final size. Contact us if you get stuck.
Pulling it all together (Back to Template)
Click Images on the YTree and you will see a 'list' of only 1 image (see left). Instead - we will show you what we see from within our account, which is used for creating and maintaining this website. Remember - The HR Collaboratve Suite does much more than just create PDFs. This account has > 400 images. Some other online accounts using the HR CS have > 2,000.
STEP 2
See above -- we clicked New Image, then selected an image from our desktop to upload.
to add a new image
click to select from desktop
Make available for the web
Should be 'Yes' for a pdf - along with an alt image
Make a zip file (archive) of many images on your desktop -- then upload all at once. Better than 1 X 1.
After click - it will appear
STEP 3
You have all your 'assets'. Time to revisit the Template.
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