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Issues Management Plan of Action2005-2006Teresa Salb, Issues Management Chair Plan of ActionØ Assist BPW/Kansas locals and the federation to achieve the goals and objectives as set forth by the Board of Directors Ø Evaluate achievements of local organizations Ø Provide each local organization with a copy of the BPW/USA Issues Management and Resource Guide. The Issues Management Chair will be actively promoting National
Business Women’s Week ( All locals, who plan and perform at least one activity for and during National Business Women’s Week, will receive recognition at BPW/Kansas Convention 2006.
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Women of the Year biographical information and Business of the
Year Entry Form and Selection Criteria are to be returned to the Issues
Management Chair by Ø The 10 Steps to Building Powerful Women score sheet needs to be returned to the State President by May 1st. Application/nomination forms are printed below. We suggest that you copy and paste them into Word in order to get the proper pagination.
National
Business Women’s Week (Print
the name of your LOCAL) Planned and Promoted an Event in Celebration of National
Business Women’s Week During the week of
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National Business Women's Week
begins on the Monday of the third full business week in October. If a local
organization chooses to begin NBWW on Sunday or end on a later date due to
scheduling arrangements, they may do so.
Since its creation in 1928, the event has been sponsored by Business and
Professional Women (BPW)/
Though women have more business and professional opportunities today than in
1928, the program outlined for the first observance of NBWW is still
relevant to our current challenges.
NBWW was moved to the third
full week of October in 1938. Over the years, NBWW has become an event widely
recognized by public and private institutions and local communities. Each U.S.
President since Herbert Hoover has opened the first day of NBWW with a letter
recognizing the contributions and achievements of working women. In addition, on
the state and local levels, governors and mayors often issue similar
proclamations.
Visit the web site at: http://www.bpwusa.org
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SHEET
NAME___________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE ___________________________ WORK PHONE__________________________________
PRESENT EMPLOYER_____________________________________________________________________
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
ORGANIZATIONS: (and Office Held)___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD WOMEN HELPING WOMEN: ______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
IN WHAT WAYS CAN WOMEN INFLUENCE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF WOMEN'S NEEDS IN THE WORKPLACE? ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A YOUNG WOMAN JUST BEGINNING HER CAREER?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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(Please use another sheet, if necessary)
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Sponsoring
Organization
President's Signature
Please Return By
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR SELECTION CRITERIA
2005-2006
Each BPW organization in BPW/Kansas may select a local business to honor in each division. It is important that you select employers who promote the advancement of women employees. The selection criteria are based on the following qualifications:
1. Has exhibited sensitivity to the needs of female employees;
2. Has provided outstanding opportunities for upward mobility and additional training for female employees.
3. Has provided opportunities for development of new female employees;
4. Has provided support for dependent care;
5. Has established liberal parental leave policies;
6. Has upgraded pension plans for female employees;
7. Has entered into a business/school partnership for the purpose of providing resources, training, or expertise to a school
to make its academic program more responsive to student needs and employer expectations
8. Has established a job evaluation system that creates salary levels that provide equal pay for equal work, and allows for salaries based on comparable worth.
Employers must meet ONE OR MORE of the above criteria; they do not have to meet them all. BPW/Kansas is interested in the overall policies and management procedures as they relate to the criteria of the business, corporation or other employing entity, not an individual who is an outstanding "boss."
DIVISIONS FOR ENTRIES:
Division 1 - Business with 15 or more employees
Division 2 - Business with fewer than 15 employees
When your local businesses are chosen, honor them by recognizing them at a local BPW meeting with a certificate or plaque. Have local media coverage if possible. Many clubs honor the businesses during National Business Women's Week.
TIMETABLE FOR SELECTION OF BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
IMMEDIATELY Local President should appoint a selection committee
BY
BPW/Kansas
Issues Management Chair 2005-2006, Teresa Salb
2005
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM
EMPLOYER
RESPONSE FORM
Your
business has been nominated to be considered as a recipient of an award from the
Business and Professional Women's Organization (BPW) as the 2004 Business of the
Year in recognition for promoting the advancement of women in the workplace.
Please complete the following two- (2) page information form for use by
judges in determining the winner of the award.
Local winners compete at the state level, BPW/Kansas.
The
selection criterion includes:
1. Has exhibited sensitivity to the needs of female
employees;
2. Has provided outstanding opportunities for upward
mobility and additional training for female employees;
3. Has provided opportunities for development of new
talent for female employees;
4. Has provided support for dependent care;
5. Has established liberal parental leave policies;
6. Has upgraded pension plans for female employees,
7. Has entered into a business/school partnership for
the purpose of providing resources, training, or expertise to a school to make
its academic program more responsive to student needs and employer
expectations'.
8. Has established a job evaluation system that
creates salary levels that provide equal pay for equal work, and allows for
salaries based on comparable worth.
Employers must meet one or more of the above criteria.
2005 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM
EMPLOYER RESPONSE FORM
1. How
many years has the company been in business in the community?______
2. How many total employees does the company
have? ____________________
3. How many women employees does the company
have? __________________
4.
Number of managers:
Male______ Female______
5. Number
of officers:
Male______ Female______
6.
Number of directors:
Male______ Female______
7.
Does the company have a policy of promoting from within?
YES NO
8.
Is there a career path for employees?
YES NO
9. Does the
company provide any extra educational opportunities for its employees?
YES
NO
9.
A. If yes, please comment -_________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
9.
B. What percentages of women have participated in educational
opportunities? _____%
9. C. Does participation in
these educational opportunities provide a stepping
stone toward job advancement?
YES NO
10.
Has the company entered into any business/school partnerships to make
the school's academic program more responsive to student needs
and employer expectations?
YES NO
10.a. If yes, please comment - _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
11. Which of the following programs does the company provide for its female employees?
(Please describe briefly.)
PARENTAL LEAVE - ________________________________________________
DAY CARE -________________________________________________________
FLEXIBLE INSURANCE/PENSION PLANS - ____________________________
JOB-SHARING/FLEX-TIME -
_________________________________________
BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME
EMPLOYEES - ___________________________
OTHER, PLEASE EXPLAIN -
_________________________________________
12. Are all opportunities and benefits in your company available to all employees on an equal basis, considering experience and skills? YES NO
13. Does your company have a job evaluation system that creates salary levels that provide equal pay for equal work, and allows for salaries based on comparable worth? YES NO
14. Please give any other additional comments that may be relevant to your business receiving the BPW/Kansas BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD.__________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Judging is based on a points system, with points given for each answer to the previous questions. In addition, points are given for replies on the 2005 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM – EMPLOYEE RESPONSE FORM, included. Answer completely and thoroughly for a better change of winning.
NAME OF BUSINESS - ____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS - ______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PERSON - _____________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER – ( ) ___________________________________________________________
SPONSORED BY - BPW/___________________________________________________________
2005
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM
EMPLOYEE
RESPONSE FORM
Your
employer has been nominated to be considered as a recipient of the 2005 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR award by the
_____________________________________
Business & Professional Women's Organization (BPW).
This award is bestowed upon the business in recognition for promoting the
advancement of women in the workplace. Please
answer the following questions regarding your observation concerning the degree
your employer exhibits the following criteria.
Return these forms to your employer to be included in the packet entry
for the award. DO
NOT sign your name unless you wish to do so.
The more employees who complete this form and write comments at the end,
the better your employer's chance of winning,
Circle
your numbered responses:
POOR-AVERAGE-EXCELLENT
1.
Exhibits sensitivity to the needs of female employees
1
2
3
4
5
2. Provides outstanding
opportunities for upward
1
2
3
4
5
mobility and additional training for female employees
3.
Provides opportunities for development of new talent
1
2
3
4
5
4.
Provides support for dependent care
1
2
3
4
5
5.
Has established liberal parental leave policies
1
2
3
4
5
6.
Has upgraded pension plans for female employees
1
2
3
4
5
7.
Has entered into a business/school partnership for the purpose of
providing
resources, training, or expertise to a school to make its academic
program
more responsive to student needs and employer expectations
1
2
3
4
5
8.
Has a job evaluation system which creates salary levels which provide
equal
pay for equal work and allows for salaries based on comparable worth
1
2
3
4
5
9.
Pay for female employees is based on the same criteria
as for male employees
1
2
3
4
5
10.
Fringe benefits are available to all employees equally
1
2
3
4
5
11.
Training for new technology is provided or paid for by employer
1
2
3
4
5
12.
Number of female employees is fair considering total
number of employees
1
2
3
4
5
13.
Number of female manager/executives is fair
considering the total number of managers/executives
1
2
3
4
5
Please write additional thoughts and comments on the back of this sheet. Points are given for each of the above responses and for thoughts or comments given.
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