Gone through all this trouble I would advise you to not use EmployeeApp, but anohter more recent demo, like the Asset Manager. This will get you and your collegues enthousiast more easy.
Tim,
Thanks for taking the time to answer and to tweak the app for 8.3.
The organization I am trying to help is looking for a free solution and a solution for an employee directory. Is there a reason you would not recomend using this? It seems to do exactly what we would need if I can get the issues you mention above sorted?
It is not a business so a 20 second delay, while less than ideal, might be acceptable.
If you have another idea for a free user directory – basically functionality like this – I am open to it.
Thans again!
Dave