The Application
The 2012 Working Mother 100 best Companies application includes more than 500 questions on workforce representation, child care, flexibility programs, leave policies and more. It surveys the availability, usage and tracking of programs, as well as the accountability of managers who oversee them. for this year’s Working Mother 100 Best, we gave particular weight to child care, flexible scheduling options and advancement programs. All applicants receive feedback showing how they compare with other applicants; however, the names of applicants that do not make the list are kept confidential. Company profiles and data come from submitted applications and reflect 2011 data.

How to Apply
The online application for the 2013 Working Mother 100 Best Companies will be available in December 2012 and is due for submission in March 2013. To apply, you first must register at wmmsurveys.com. 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.

Reprints
For custom reprints of the 2012 Working Mother 100 Best Companies, contact Kimberly Siess of PARS International Corp. at 212-221-9595, ext. 333, or at kimberly.siess@parsintl.com.