{"id":13616,"date":"2021-12-13T17:23:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T22:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seramount.com\/?page_id=13616"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:14:11","slug":"annual-application-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seramount.com\/best-companies\/annual-application-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Application: How To Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"call-to-action-block_1f351f89e1a4e244caf408844a612fbb\" class=\"custom-block call-to-action alignfull cta-purple custom-block\">\n    \n<div class=\"px-4 py-14 !bg-purple-700 text-white cta-section-purple\" style=\"background:  url(https:\/\/seramount.com\/wp-content\/themes\/seramount\/assets\/img\/wave-background.svg) center \/ cover no-repeat;\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto flex flex-col items-center flex-wrap gap-y-6\">\n        <div>\n            <div class=\"text-center\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"md:max-w-4xl mx-auto [&#038;_p]:!text-h5 mx-4\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-register-for-seramount-s-annual-application\">Register for Seramount&#8217;s Annual Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 Annual Application will be available from&nbsp;<strong>December 10, 2024 to March 28, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n            <div class=\"flex justify-center space-x-6\">\n                                                    <div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\">\n                        \n  <a class=\"seramount-button wp-element-button style-interface-lg inline-block regular wp-block-button__link has-base-white-color button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/seramount.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_eIEY5P5sLshpcDY\">\n    Register Now  <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-seramount-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-annual-application-frequently-asked-questions\">Annual Application Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For assistance with the Annual Application or to learn more about our initiatives, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:surveysupport@seramount.com\">surveysupport@seramount.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-register-for-the-annual-application\"><strong>How do I register for the Annual Application?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seramount.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bvgbaUHDidVgY0C\">Registration is now open.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All companies that register in advance will receive their survey link when the application opens. If you register after the application opens, please allow three business days for your registration to be processed and a survey link to be sent to you. Each company receives one survey link sent to the primary point of contact (PPC) who is named on the registration. This can be shared internally but we recommend one person working in the application at a time. If you register, you are not obligated to apply.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-haven-t-received-my-individual-survey-link-who-do-i-contact\"><strong>I haven\u2019t received my individual survey link. Who do I contact?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you registered but haven\u2019t received your link, please email <a href=\"mailto:surveysupport@seramount.com\">surveysupport@seramount.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-deadline-to-submit-information-to-the-annual-application\">When does the Annual Application open and what is the deadline to submit information?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The application opens on December 10, 2025 and closes on March 13, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-lists-am-i-able-to-apply-to-through-the-annual-application\"><strong>What lists am I able to apply to through the Annual Application?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual application includes access to: 100 Best Companies and the Talent and Inclusion Index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-output-for-the-annual-application\"><strong>What do I receive for participating in the Annual Application?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For each initiative that a company participates in, they will receive a confidential and free scorecard. Complimentary scorecards provide a high-level overview of their performance overall as well as within key areas of the initiative. Scorecard notifications will be sent to the individual listed in the application as the primary point of contact (PPC).\u202fIndividual company results will remain confidential. An in-depth question-by-question benchmarking report of your results compared to the winning companies and a competitive set of peer companies (e.g., same industry) is available at an additional cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-there-a-cost-associated-with-the-annual-application\"><strong>Is there a cost associated with the Annual Application?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no cost to apply and no cost for the scorecard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-eligibility-to-apply\"><strong>What is the eligibility to apply?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligibility for 100 Best Companies and Talent and Inclusion Index is at least 250 employees. Additionally, for 100 Best Companies, companies must offer at least two weeks of fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-will-i-receive-the-results\"><strong>When will I receive the results?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-annual-application\"><strong>Annual Application<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application opens: December 10, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application closes: March 13, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies Notified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100 Best Companies: May 13, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talent and Inclusion Index: June 2, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-global-talent-and-inclusion-index\"><strong>Global Talent and Inclusion Index<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application opens: February 10, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application closes: June 30, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies Notified: September 2, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-information-is-published-will-it-be-known-if-i-don-t-make-the-list\"><strong>What information is published? Will it be known if I don\u2019t make the list?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The identity of both registrants and applicants will be kept confidential. Companies that apply but don\u2019t make a list or index will never be named. Furthermore, companies that make a list or index will also remain anonymous unless they choose to announce their achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Survey results are always reported in aggregate and on a non-identifiable basis. Individual company data is never publicized or shared without prior approval. With prior approval, we may disclose information about a company that highlights areas where the company excels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-seramount-purple-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-annual-application-webinar\">Annual Application Webinar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>November 18, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. &#8211; 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.eab.com\/s3\/DBP-Assess360-CDOC-Seramount-Webinar-Series\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/seramount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seramount-Copy-of-Free-Event-Cards-46.png\" alt=\"Introducing Our New Annual Application\u2014The Only Way to Track Inclusion &amp; Benefits Progress in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-55138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seramount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seramount-Copy-of-Free-Event-Cards-46.png 1024w, https:\/\/seramount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seramount-Copy-of-Free-Event-Cards-46-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/seramount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Seramount-Copy-of-Free-Event-Cards-46-768x397.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"seramount-button-block_79fe198ad36ec8cf861f8cdcd94c1d97\" class=\"custom-block seramount-button-block aligncenter\">\n  \n  <a class=\"seramount-button wp-element-button style-interface-lg inline-block regular button-primary button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.eab.com\/s3\/DBP-Assess360-CDOC-Seramount-Webinar-Series\">\n    Save Your Seat  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an informational webinar with members from the Seramount Insights team. Join us for an exclusive overview of what\u2019s new, why your involvement matters, and how your organization can use the updated format to drive meaningful, measurable change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\" id=\"h-participants-will-hear\">Participants Will Hear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What\u2019s new in the 2026 Annual Application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How participating enhances your inclusive strategy and HR outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ways to use data from the updated application to build a business case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A preview of revised categories and evaluation criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important timelines and next steps\u2014including when registration opens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-block custom-header custom-header-sera_purple\">\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-911727105a5bc1800951d7043c610656\" id=\"h-the-latest-from-seramount\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Completing the Annual Application<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"13\" src=\"https:\/\/seramount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pink-wavy-line.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57794\" style=\"width:329px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-provide-the-annual-application-to-me-in-an-excel-file\"><strong>Can you provide the Annual Application to me in an Excel or Word format?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, all companies that register for the Annual Application receive links to download resource documents to help you collect your data in advance of submitting the application online. Resource documents include both Excel and Word versions of the application, as well as a guide that highlights any changes to the application this year (e.g., questions that were added, removed or modified since last year). Links to the resource documents are included in the email when the survey link is sent, as well as on the first page of the online application and at the bottom (i.e., footer) of each page of the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-submit-my-information-via-email-using-the-word-or-excel-version-of-the-application\"><strong>Can I submit my information via email using the Word or Excel version of the application?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the resource documents provided to you are for data collection purposes only. Your data must be submitted via the online application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"am-i-able-to-print-a-copy-of-the-annual-application\"><strong>Am I able to print a copy of the Annual Application with my responses before submitting my application?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To review your responses prior to submitting, you must use the Table of Contents (TOC) and click through each page of the survey. You can take a screenshot or print each page when reviewing the application online. Unfortunately, the survey portal cannot print or download your application with your entered responses mid-process. Once you submit your application, the PPC listed in the application will receive a confirmation email with a pdf report of your submitted responses and a link to your response report that will allow you to print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-i-need-to-fill-out-the-questions-all-at-once\"><strong>Do I need to fill out the questions all at once?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the application automatically saves your answers that were recorded and reopens on the page where the last user left off. You can save your data at any time by clicking the SAVE AND CONTINUE button at the bottom of each page. Once your data is saved, you can close your session and your entered data will be available on your next visit to the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-answer-questions-about-things-we-do-not-track\"><strong>How do I answer questions about things we do not track?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not track some of the information, we ask for you to submit conservative estimates but only with the following stipulations: the estimate must be made by someone in a position to do so with high confidence, and the estimate must be equally acceptable to the company in making important business decisions. If you still find that you cannot answer a particular question, please leave it blank.\u202f<strong>Please use zero (0) only where your answer is actually zero (0<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-submit-data-from-previous-years\"><strong>Can I submit data from previous years?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use only 2025 data or the last 12-month period for which you have complete information. All data reported must be from the same 12-month period. When reporting employee counts for 2024, provide a snapshot of your employees based on the same point in time, preferably the end of the year (December 31, 2024). If you need to use a different point in time to report employee counts (e.g., end of fiscal year), be consistent and use the same date for reporting all employee counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-submit-data-from-offices-outside-the-u-s\"><strong>Can I submit data from offices outside the U.S.?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the Annual Application is US-based. If your firm has offices outside the US, only provide data with respect to your US offices.\u202fUS territories can be included. For multi-national companies, we have a separate application for other countries, the <a href=\"https:\/\/seramount.com\/best-companies\/seramounts-global-inclusion-index-annual-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Inclusion Index<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-best-way-for-me-to-be-inputting-the-data\"><strong>What is the best way for me to be inputting numeric data?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use only WHOLE NUMBERS without dollar signs ($), percent signs (%), commas (,) or periods (.); round all dollar figures to the nearest dollar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-does-total-number-mean\"><strong>What does \u201ctotal number\u201d mean when reporting employee counts?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For this survey, \u201ctotal number\u201d refers to all full and part-time employees. Include all active and on-leave employees on your payroll as of the end of 2025. If you have no employees in a category, enter a zero (0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-workforce-profile\"><strong>What is the \u201cWorkforce profile\u201d?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Workforce profile is broken up into four employee levels based on your company\u2019s org chart: corporate executives (your company\u2019s two highest tiers\/levels of employees below the CEO,), senior managers (direct reports to corporate executives), managers (direct reports to senior managers), and non-managers (all other employees). These employee level definitions allow all companies to report their workforce profile using the same reporting structure. Note that employees within these levels may or may not have supervisory\/management responsibility. Since job titles vary significantly across organizations, they should not be used to classify employees \u2013 please use your company\u2019s org chart to classify employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-written-comments-at-the-end-of-each-section-required\"><strong>Are written comments at the end of each section required?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of each section there is space for written comments where you can clarify any of your responses. This area is not required, is not scored and bears no reflection on your score or rank. Your response here should be limited to 1,000 characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-the-essays-scored\"><strong>Are the essays scored?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The essays are\u202fnot scored.\u202fWe use essays to identify trends and innovative practices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-block custom-header custom-header-sera_purple\">\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl)\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-911727105a5bc1800951d7043c610656\" id=\"h-the-latest-from-seramount\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Annual Application Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"13\" src=\"https:\/\/seramount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pink-wavy-line.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57794\" style=\"width:329px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-my-link-broken-i-don-t-see-the-right-questions\"><strong>Is my link broken? I don\u2019t see the right questions.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your survey link is unique to your company; however, it is not preset with the initiatives you\u2019re interested in. The \u201cInitiative Selection\u201d section before \u201cCompany Profile\u201d at the beginning of the application will allow you to choose the initiative(s) for which you will be participating. Upon selecting your initiative(s), the rest of the application will populate with the questions included on those initiatives. If you do not see the questions for the initiative(s) you are applying to, you must return to the beginning of the survey using the Table of Contents and make sure you have selected the desired initiatives to gain access to those questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Reminder:<\/em><\/strong><em><em> <em>If you opt into a new initiative while you\u2019re already mid-process of filling out the application, you will have to use the Table of Contents to visit each previous page and check for any new questions that may have appeared. To ease any technical hiccups, please make use of the Word doc\/Excel file among your team to collect data in advance of filling out the online application, and please carefully select your desired initiatives at the beginning of the application.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-the-survey-skipping-questions-i-haven-t-answered-yet\"><strong>Why is the survey skipping questions I haven\u2019t answered yet?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You might notice that the question numbering presented to you sometimes skips over certain questions, or that certain pages in the Table of Contents are not displayed\u2013the online application is simply moving you past a series of questions that don\u2019t apply to you. The online application uses branch logic and will only display the questions that are relevant to you based on (1) the initiatives you\u2019ve selected at the beginning of the application, and (2) your answers to previous questions (e.g., if you answered that you do not have a formal mentoring program, the follow-up questions about mentoring programs will not be displayed.) \u202f \u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table of contents (TOC) will place a checkmark next to a page once you\u2019ve viewed it. This indicates that you have visited that page but does not indicate that you have answered the questions! When reopening the survey or clicking the \u201cSave &amp; Continue\u201d button, the application will take you to the next unopened page regardless of who accessed it last or whether questions on earlier pages have been left unanswered. Please be sure to review each checked page before submitting your application to ensure you have answered all questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"my-page-is-locked-and-i-cannot-access-the-table-of-contents-toc\"><strong>My page is locked and I cannot access the table of contents (TOC).<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are on a page that includes a required question (e.g., company name, PPC info), you must first answer the question to navigate to another page. The Terms of Agreement (TOA) toward the end of the application is also a required field. Signing the TOA will NOT submit your application but will unlock the page and allow you to navigate back to earlier pages using the Table of Contents. (Your application will only be submitted when you click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the final page.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-accidentally-submitted-when-i-wasn-t-ready\"><strong>What&nbsp;if I accidentally&nbsp;submitted when I wasn\u2019t ready?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend only one person enter the data in your online application to reduce the chance of accidentally submitting. Only click the SUBMIT button on the final page after you have reviewed your application and are ready to submit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-math-validation-page\"><strong>What is the math validation page?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the online application process, every company has the opportunity to review, address, and fix any mathematical inconsistencies prior to submitting. These math validation pages are located at the end of the survey and can be accessed at any point using the TOC. Each of the initiatives you are participating in has its own math validation page. On each initiative\u2019s math validation page, the applicable questions will be checked for math errors.\u202f Please note that many questions appear in multiple initiatives. Therefore, if a math error is flagged in one initiative, you may see it flagged on validation pages for other initiatives as well.\u202fIf any errors are identified, use the Table of Contents along the left side of the application to navigate back to the relevant page(s) where the counts are reported and make your corrections. Return to the math validation pages to confirm that your corrections removed the math errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-i-cannot-fix-the-math-validation\"><strong>What if&nbsp;I cannot fix the math validation?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Having correct data entered into your application is critical, so please try and correct any math errors that are flagged. However, you will still be able to submit your application regardless of having math errors flagged on the math validation pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-time-will-the-survey-close\"><strong>What time will the survey close?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have the full day in your respective time zone to submit your application on the due date. Please do not wait until the last day to input your data. Allow yourself the week to finalize your application. Anticipate you\u2019ll hit a technical snafu and will need our immediate assistance. This will help us assist you and allow you to submit your application before the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"seramount-button-block_ece6c20007d4ac21ea67c9fb07b705ee\" class=\"custom-block seramount-button-block\">\n  \n  <a class=\"seramount-button wp-element-button style-interface-lg inline-block regular button-primary button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/seramount.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_cYKEIXl64nqAUAu\">\n    Apply Now  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annual Application Frequently Asked Questions For assistance with the Annual Application or to learn more about our initiatives, please email&nbsp;surveysupport@seramount.com. How do I register for the Annual Application?&nbsp; Registration is now open. All companies that register in advance will receive their survey link when the application opens. 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