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When Work Works Alfred P. Sloan Award

Why Apply?
There are many benefits for employers that apply for the Sloan Awards.

All applicants benefit from the technical assistance on creating an effective and flexible workplace
All applicants receive customized benchmarking reports comparing their organization with nationally representative data, local organizations and Sloan Award Winners - a blueprint for action
Winners receive local and national recognition, including a tribute in a local awards ceremony in June 2008 and a full-page ad in USA Today!

How Do I Apply?
Applications are being accepted online at www.whenworkworks.org from Jan. 2, 2008, through April 2008. Winners will be announced in late Spring 2008 at a local awards presentation ceremony and will receive local, state and national recognition.

Is My Organization Eligible?
Organizations of all types and sizes can apply. To be eligible, employers must have:

Employers must have a worksite - defined as a local presence or hub of operations - located in the Greater Rochester Area and is a Rochester Chamber Member.
Ten or more employees must currently work from or report to the eligible worksite. Contract workers and consultants do not count toward this minimum requirement.
Been in operation for at least one year

Application Process
The application process will take place in two rounds:

Round 1: Employer Survey
Employers nominate themselves by completing an online application survey about their workplace flexibility programs, policies and culture. Surveys are available at www.whenworkworks.org.

Round 2: Employee Survey
For qualifying employers from Round 1, a sample of employees will be asked to complete a survey about their access to workplace flexibility programs and about the culture.

For more information, contact Jess, Kyle or Lina at the Chamber at 507-288-1122.

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When Work Works Alfred P. Sloan Award

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