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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Employee Benefit Statements Feedback loop
Our opinion?Each employee has at least one 'strong opinion'.
If you decide to get Employee feedback as a result of your communications Project, we suggest that you limit the questions to true/false, multiple choice or radio buttons that require specific responses. The advantage is that you will get measurable responses that can be summed, averaged or include other aggregates. Refer to The Employee Communications section for an example.
We also suggest that you include one 'open-ended' question, such as
"How would you improve the recent program?"You will get a bit of everything, so brace yourself. Many of the responses will have zero relation to the completed Employee Communications Project but may help you identify other potential problems employee communications.
We can quickly design a Feedback template together for you, print if desired and/or place on the web for gathering results. In general, responses should be anonymous and voluntary.
After the results have been gathered, we will use Younicycle to create appropriate Employee Communications results reports for your Management Team.
If you decide to get Employee feedback as a result of your communications Project, we suggest that you limit the questions to true/false, multiple choice or radio buttons that require specific responses. The advantage is that you will get measurable responses that can be summed, averaged or include other aggregates. Refer to The Employee Communications section for an example.
We also suggest that you include one 'open-ended' question, such as
"How would you improve the recent program?"You will get a bit of everything, so brace yourself. Many of the responses will have zero relation to the completed Employee Communications Project but may help you identify other potential problems employee communications.
We can quickly design a Feedback template together for you, print if desired and/or place on the web for gathering results. In general, responses should be anonymous and voluntary.
After the results have been gathered, we will use Younicycle to create appropriate Employee Communications results reports for your Management Team.
Is this a 'must do?'We do not rate this as 'critical' unless the completed employee communications Project focused on Employee Safety or Employee Training.
In many cases, we think it isn't necessary as word of mouth + the telephone & other data will be sufficient to give you results. If your Project was "Increase 401(k) Enrollment", then you'll be able to measure success based on employee deferral & retirement increases.
Remember, if you do solicit opinions, be prepared to act on those suggestions that are appropriate.
One thing is certain; you will hear about it if the Project is abandoned in future years.
"Why didn't I get my XYZ?" will be ringing in your ears.
Employee benefit statements may include an option for soliciting employee feedback, though it is not required.
If so, using the web via the Younicycle is the preferred method.
In many cases, we think it isn't necessary as word of mouth + the telephone & other data will be sufficient to give you results. If your Project was "Increase 401(k) Enrollment", then you'll be able to measure success based on employee deferral & retirement increases.
Remember, if you do solicit opinions, be prepared to act on those suggestions that are appropriate.
One thing is certain; you will hear about it if the Project is abandoned in future years.
"Why didn't I get my XYZ?" will be ringing in your ears.
Employee benefit statements may include an option for soliciting employee feedback, though it is not required.
If so, using the web via the Younicycle is the preferred method.
Employee Benefit Statements: One time use or Updateable?
