
YOUDECIDE.COM, INC. ANNOUNCES YOUDECIDE VERSION 2.0
New developments augment YouDecide's platform through website enhancements and a unique consulting approach
DULUTH, GA (September 1, 2008) YouDecide.com, Inc., the leader in Voluntary Benefits Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing and a division of Vbenx Corporation, is pleased to announce the launch of YouDecide v2.0.
YouDecide v2.0 combines the best of cutting-edge technology and strategic consulting to strengthen and broaden YouDecide's array of Voluntary Benefits Offerings.
"Version 2.0 enhancements were driven by YouDecide's 'client-centric' strategic initiatives effort which began in early 2007," stated Peter Marcia, CEO of Vbenx. "The evolution of the YouDecide platform to v2.0 and the expansion of our Consulting Teams have allowed us to refocus our corporate dynamic, providing a total 'value-based' voluntary benefits solution for our corporate clients."
YouDecide v2.0 expands the features, functionality and impact of our web-based Advantages platform for clients and their employees. Based on feedback gathered from clients, employees, brokers, and consultants, YouDecide concentrated on user-specific program enhancements to make the YouDecide experience more appealing.
"The evolution of the YouDecide website was a natural progression and was entirely driven by our inherent desire to be at the leading edge of employer sponsored benefits programs," said John Mark Young, CTO of YouDecide. "Our infrastructure was sound, and our clients and employees were satisfied with the existing platform, however we felt that we needed to continue to exceed expectations. We are very pleased with the result, and anticipate widespread approval once the website launches September 1st."
YouDecide v2.0 introduces a streamlined consulting approach allowing HR managers to create customized voluntary benefits programs designed to complement existing core health and welfare programs. YouDecide's consulting teams utilize a rigorous, disciplined four stage approach to program management:
- Analyze & Strategize to achieve strategic human resource management objectives
- Analyze employee demographics and perform core program gap analysis
- Develop strategic plans to complement core business objectives
- Integrate & Implement specific design elements to meet client expectations
- Create designs to address diverse group demographics (full-time, part-time, retirees, unions, etc.)
- Advise on selection of "best in class" insurers/vendors to provide voluntary benefits
- Coordinate implementation activities to ensure seamless program roll-out
- Communicate & Educate via the YouDecide multi-channel strategy
- Extend customized collateral for ongoing employee communication
- Provide employees with web-based decision-making tools and content
- Deliver consumer advocacy and issue resolution through licensed advisors
- Monitor & Manage program vendors and mediate employee issues
- Client management team(s) provide HR support including answering questions, resolving issues, providing program reporting, vendor management, etc.
- Access to robust HR business intelligence tools to measure employee engagement
- Annual pro-active program evaluation and measurement
"Time and again, YouDecide has proven that we excel in the VBO arena," said J. Brent Finnegan, Chairman of the Board of Vbenx. "Our clearly-defined strategic initiatives combined with the technological enhancements put YouDecide at the forefront. Our new prospects clearly recognize this; in fact, more often than not, all it takes is a demonstration of our platform and they're eager to begin their own application of the program!"
In addition to a full portfolio of insurance and financial products offerings on a group and individual basis, YouDecide v2.0 brings the following enhancements to our proprietary voluntary benefits platform on behalf of employers and associations:
- The ability to provide fully integrated single slot payroll deduction across a wide range of products and services;
- Improved site design and navigation, including a wider website to support larger screen resolutions and enhanced graphics for an improved user experience;
- "Life Events" components to improve the user experience and enhance benefit decisions by grouping complementary products and articles to make it easier to get everything done at once;
- Dynamic content utilizing "channels" and driven by a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) engine to deliver on-demand content directly to corporate Intranets;
- An enhanced selection of over one hundred insurance, finance, and discount programs from "best in class" partners; and
- More robust corporate communications capabilities, including customizable materials in electronic and print format.
- The ability to provide fully integrated single slot payroll deduction across a wide range of products and services;
- Improved site design and navigation, including a wider website to support larger screen resolutions and enhanced graphics for an improved user experience;
- "Life Events" components to improve the user experience and enhance benefit decisions by grouping complementary products and articles for easier review;
- Dynamic content utilizing "channels" and driven by a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) engine to deliver on-demand content directly to corporate Intranets;
- An enhanced selection of over one hundred insurance, finance, and discount programs from "best in class" partners; and
- More robust corporate communications capabilities, including customizable materials in electronic and print format.
"YouDecide will continue to research and devote resources in a continuing refinement of our consultative approach to product offerings. This approach will ensure that we remain the key player in the voluntary benefits marketplace. We look forward to maintaining our commitment to excellence as we progress to version v3.0," Marcia concluded.
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About YouDecide
YouDecide.com, Inc., a division of Vbenx Corporation, is the leading provider of voluntary benefit and discount programs, offering a single destination web site for financial, insurance and employee discount programs. For over a decade, YouDecide has offered a diverse selection of competitive products enabling employees to compare rates; utilize educational and analytical tools; and make purchases at favorable prices through the Internet, corporate Intranet and telephone. YouDecide currently has over three million eligible corporate members and one million affinity and association members. For more information, visit www.youdecide.com or call 770-291-7500.
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