Methodology
We selected the 2007 Working Mother Best Companies for Multicultural Women based on the detailed application completed by each company. Private and public firms based in the United States are eligible to apply for this initiative. Government agencies, companies in the human resources field and nonautonomous divisions of companies are not eligible. Companies supplied 2006 data about the hiring, pay and promotion of multicultural employees. Application questions cover workforce profile (such as number of women of color, women in top positions, top earners); culture (programs for women of color, manager behavior); external programs (diversity activities); and work/life programs (child care, elder care, time off following childbirth). NetX Inc., an independent survey research firm in Columbus, NJ, tabulates the scores. This year, we gave the most weight to questions involving the representation, recruitment and retention of women of color.

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How to apply
If you're interested in being among the companies vying for a spot on the 2008 Working Mother Best Companies for Multicultural Women, click here to register. Include your company name and the name, telephone number and email address of a contact person. Online applications will be available  October 4, 2007. Winning companies will be announced in the June/July 2008 issue.