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: Watch - Collaborate - or DIY?
The Title implies well delineated boundaries between Watching us Work or Collaborating or Doing it Yourself. In truth, there is a mix. as there are certain Tasks that we do not - and should not perform. A few simple, 'we cant's':
1) 'Pull' data directly from your system.2) Assume our work is perfect. Your Team must always confirm our work.3) Publish, print or otherwise Deliver the Employee Benefit Statements Project without your approval.
As a result, any Employee Communications Project is always Collaborative but - with the Traditional, Full Service approach, we do the great majority of the work. This includes Employee Benefit Statements which can be a daunting, new Project.
After the first iteration of Employee Benefit Statements - you may always choose to take over certain tasks. It's the initial 'set up' that is most difficult and is likely what led you to us in the first place.
Nevertheless, you will always have full control. Younicycle is set up for Collaboration at any level
1) 'Pull' data directly from your system.2) Assume our work is perfect. Your Team must always confirm our work.3) Publish, print or otherwise Deliver the Employee Benefit Statements Project without your approval.
As a result, any Employee Communications Project is always Collaborative but - with the Traditional, Full Service approach, we do the great majority of the work. This includes Employee Benefit Statements which can be a daunting, new Project.
After the first iteration of Employee Benefit Statements - you may always choose to take over certain tasks. It's the initial 'set up' that is most difficult and is likely what led you to us in the first place.
Nevertheless, you will always have full control. Younicycle is set up for Collaboration at any level
Collaborative Example:You decide to go forward with 2 Employee Communications Projects:
1) Employee Benefit Statements2) An Employee Attitude Survey
We use the Traditional Approach for both Projects and fullfill all Requirements.
Iteration #2 of Employee Benefit statements, you choose to do all text updates + all Tables updates - but want us to Validate that all was correctly applied, queries are correct and that output is correct. In addition, you choose a local vendor to print the statements. We set up (with documentation) so that you can perform certain tasks DIY. New charges for this project are lowered.
Iteration #2 of Attitude Surveys, you want to do it all without any Validation. It is now 100% DIY & your charges are much lower.
Later, you add Employee Benefit Enrollment. We do all the work for the first iteration. Going forward, you choose to handle only the "New Hires & Updates" but have us continue the "Anuual Project.", including all printed materials. No problem.
This method allows you to maintain a relatively stable, year to year budget & continue to enhance your overall Employee Communications programs.
You should review the Human Resources Collaborative Suite section (see top) for additional detail.
1) Employee Benefit Statements2) An Employee Attitude Survey
We use the Traditional Approach for both Projects and fullfill all Requirements.
Iteration #2 of Employee Benefit statements, you choose to do all text updates + all Tables updates - but want us to Validate that all was correctly applied, queries are correct and that output is correct. In addition, you choose a local vendor to print the statements. We set up (with documentation) so that you can perform certain tasks DIY. New charges for this project are lowered.
Iteration #2 of Attitude Surveys, you want to do it all without any Validation. It is now 100% DIY & your charges are much lower.
Later, you add Employee Benefit Enrollment. We do all the work for the first iteration. Going forward, you choose to handle only the "New Hires & Updates" but have us continue the "Anuual Project.", including all printed materials. No problem.
This method allows you to maintain a relatively stable, year to year budget & continue to enhance your overall Employee Communications programs.
You should review the Human Resources Collaborative Suite section (see top) for additional detail.
If you decide to move forward, each Team Member should read all 12 'Project Requirements'. They will be Your Requirements.
Employee Benefit Statements: Possible Types of Projects