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.

Poor Henry.  Overcome by events beyond his control.Approximately 3 minutes.
Launch the Demo
There will be a 'learning curve' for the Template Tool, used for layout design for creation of a PDF to Print.  A similar Tool exists for Sites and Applications.  Getting the feel of this WYSIWYG Tool for HR usually takes about 2 full days.
It leaves no files on your Local system (PC, Mac or Linux).  It will evaporate from your system when closed as it is only in your browser & does not use Local Shared Objects or Cookies.
The Demo is 'general purpose' and not specifically targeted for Human Resources - but does include a Template called 'pebs_1', a simple Employee Benefit Statement.
The Demo requires a minimum of FlashPlayer vsn 9 (vsn 10 Beta is preferred). It requires approximately 25 seconds to fully load to your browser.
Welcome Traveler, to a DIY, on line Demo
This Template Demo is part of a much larger system (see the links above) that allows companies or groups of people to work together in an online, Collaborative Workspace.  The Template Demo however, is 'stand alone' & you will not be in a shared Workspace.  You will be 'solo'.  
The Template Demo is a partially enabled 'layout tool', much like a whiteboard.  You will be able to draw, add and format text, add images, merge data fields + more.  The Demo includes several 'pre-built' templates:
a simple employee benefit statement (pebs_1), a bezier drawing of an elephant, a simple sales reporta sample marketing letter.  
Sample data has also been included so that you can add or merge data fields and preview the results. Don't worry about 'breaking it' as Save has been disabled.
Anyone, anywhere is welcome to test and/or play.  This demo has been tested by download.com, McAfee.com and many users at wikipedia.org and is free of malware.
HR Communications is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals.  Shareware is any software that allows you to try before you buy.  
Test Younicycle by registering for a free, 2 week account.


You should also review the links for Younicycle.
Demo xml
The Demo is of one of the many Tools within the Human Resources Collaborative Suite, the Personalized Content Delivery Platform created specifically for Human Resources Departments. One page of the automatically generated xml can be viewed by clicking the green link, left.
Get FlashPlayer vsn 10
When the demo has fully loaded, you will be able to access the Files folder, located on the Toolbar. Inside will be 'pebs_1' - a simple employee benefit statement.
You may also test your drawing skills by unraveling the bezier drawing of the PostgreSQL elephant, labeled 'pg' in the Folder.  Zoom into the eye of the elephant.
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When the demo loads, the Toolbar will be to the left
Files folder
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