Methodology

The Application
The 2011 Working Mother Best Companies for Hourly Workers application was created in partnership with Corporate Voices for Working Families, a Washington, DC–based nonprofit membership organization. It includes some 450 questions on workforce; company culture; benefits; training, development and advancement programs; flexibility policies; paid time off and more. It surveys the availability and usage of programs, as well as the accountability of managers who oversee them.

The Scoring
The Working Mother Research Institute creates a scoring algorithm based on the previous year’s benchmark results, which then determines the winners. All applicants receive feedback showing how they compare to other applicants; however, the names of applicants that do not make the list are kept confidential. Company profiles are culled from the survey applications and reflect 2009 data.

How to Apply
Registration for the 2012 Working Mother Best Companies for Hourly Workers is now live at wmmsurveys.com. The application itself will be available in July and is due in October. We invite applications from private or public firms in any industry, with the exception of government agencies and firms in the business of providing work life or child-care services. Companies are eligible to apply if they have 500 or more U.S. employees; however, at least half of the company’s U.S workforce must be nonexempt.

Article Reprints
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