"Flex-Options for Women" is an exciting new initiative that "encourages women business owners to develop workplace flexibility policies and procedures," says Shinae Chun, Women's Bureau Director. "We hope Flex-Options will provide information and experiences that foster further development of the principles of workplace flexibility," adds Director Chun.

Below are several documents and resource materials that will recruit business mentors and women business owner participants for the new and exciting Flex-Options program. You can access each Flex-Options Tool Kit item by clicking on the title of each resource:

Tool Kit Launch Cover Letter (doc)
About the Flex-Options program, and a list of comprehensive resources.

Business Mentor Application (doc)
Created in an easy to use format; just tab from one highlighted box to another. Prior to sharing this form with an applicant, be sure to add your "return to" information in the footer.

Business Mentor Guidelines (doc)
Provides an overview of the Flex-Options program and mentor qualifications and responsibilities.

Participant Application (doc)
Created in an easy to use format; just tab from one highlighted box to another. Prior to sharing this form with an applicant, be sure to add your "return to" information in the footer.

Participant Guidelines (doc)
Provides an overview of the Flex-Options program and participant qualifications and responsibilities.

PowerPoint Presentation and Talking Points (ppt)
Provides an overview of the Flex-Options program and flexible work arrangements. The slides were developed for use as an informative handout, or a projected presentation. Each page includes substantial information that may be edited to meet the needs of your audience, match your presentation style, or accommodate your time parameters. Talking points are included in this document to guide your presentation.

Power Point Printing Instructions (doc)

Talking Points (doc)
Provides talking points for the PowerPoint presentation in a single document to meet the needs of those who prefer this format.

Regional Feedback Form (doc)
Facilitates data and story gathering on a monthly basis. The form should be completed by regional staff or contractors each month and returned to the e-mail address on the form. Stories will be shared on the Web site.

Workplace Flexibility Best Practices (doc)

U.S. Department of Labor Waiver Form (doc)
This official DOL form must be completed by mentors or participants in order for their photos and/or stories to be posted on the Web site or shared in any other public manner.

NEW!!: Flex Options Marketing Materials

Flex Options Brochure: "Creating and Managing a Flexible Workplace" (PDF)

Flex Options Interest Form (PDF)

Flex Options Information Flyer (PDF)

Flex Options: "Common Approaches to Workplace Flexibility" Information Grid (PDF)