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 Integration
This is not a decision that needs to me made immediately, but you should know that the capability exists and can be easily implemented in the future.
HR Communications never uses 'canned software' for Full Service Projects. Instead, we set up a customized Solution that is specific to your organization.
This method allows 'data' to be be repurposed for a different, future employee communications project. Examples - Employee data, images, code tables, forms, etc. can be recombined into an entirely different type of Project.
Result? Development time for a new Employee Communications Project is relatively minimal. A 'new' project that would ordinarily require 100 hours may be done in 25. Your communications efforts will be streamlined, consolidated & much more effective.
Employee Communications Example #1:
The Initial Project is an 'Employee Benefits Statement'. All goes well.
Three months later, you'd like a 'Personalized Recruiting Document' that would be presented to preferred job canditates. Simiar to the Benefits statement, but with alterations.
Piece of cake. 100 hours reduced to 25.More effective recruiting leads to better hires. A Win - Win for the organization.
This method allows 'data' to be be repurposed for a different, future employee communications project. Examples - Employee data, images, code tables, forms, etc. can be recombined into an entirely different type of Project.
Result? Development time for a new Employee Communications Project is relatively minimal. A 'new' project that would ordinarily require 100 hours may be done in 25. Your communications efforts will be streamlined, consolidated & much more effective.
Employee Communications Example #1:
The Initial Project is an 'Employee Benefits Statement'. All goes well.
Three months later, you'd like a 'Personalized Recruiting Document' that would be presented to preferred job canditates. Simiar to the Benefits statement, but with alterations.
Piece of cake. 100 hours reduced to 25.More effective recruiting leads to better hires. A Win - Win for the organization.
Employee Communications Example #2:
The Initial Project is an 'Employee Attitude Survey'. All goes well.
Three months later, you'd like an 'Employee Testing Module' that will measure the effectiveness and knowledge level of specific employees within certain job classes. Of course, you also want summary reports, charts and aggregates.
Piece of cake. 100 hours reduced to 30.Better training leads to better quality, performance and profitability. A Win - Win for the organization.
The Initial Project is an 'Employee Attitude Survey'. All goes well.
Three months later, you'd like an 'Employee Testing Module' that will measure the effectiveness and knowledge level of specific employees within certain job classes. Of course, you also want summary reports, charts and aggregates.
Piece of cake. 100 hours reduced to 30.Better training leads to better quality, performance and profitability. A Win - Win for the organization.
Cross Project Integration yieldsIncreased Productivity
Employee Benefit Statements: Collaborate - or - DIY
The text on this page was written many years ago but the Concept remains true today. The addition of Younicycle Vertical Solutions now allows the Integration to be Quicker, Multiuser and Collaborative.