Tag: board diversity
Practical steps needed to boost gender diversity on US boards
Campaign group Women Corporate Directors has published a list of practical recommendations aimed at increasing the number of women in boardrooms—and accelerating what it terms the “glacial pace” of change in the US.
Lack of turnover slows progress for women on US boards
Long tenure for non-executive directors is one of the obstacles to increasing diversity in the Russell 3000 and the S&P 500.
Business minister’s intervention on board diversity is long overdue
The only surprising thing about business minister Kelly Tolhurst’s letter raising the issue of ethnic minority representation on UK company boards is that it has taken so long.
How to accelerate gender diversity
Proxy voting and management engagement are the best hopes to boost the number of women on boards—before regulators step in.
Success for women in the boardroom, but not necessarily as chair or CEO
The latest Hampton-Alexander review reveals that women have reached a major milestone on FTSE 100 boards, but still fail to win CEO or chair positions in significant numbers.
Stobart appoints first female executive in board overhaul
Plans to refresh Stobart Group’s board are apace, with Ginny Pulbrook taking a non-executive role.
Shareholder proposals gain ‘traction’ during US proxy season
Research reveals that average backing for shareholder proposals is on the rise, indicating that institutional investors are giving them more support.
Female non-executive directors ‘expect less pay’ than males
Female non-executives expect much lower pay than their male counterparts when looking for new roles, finds Norrie Johnston Recruitment.
A practical guide to executive onboarding
An effective onboarding process is now viewed as a highly valuable part of establishing diverse boards that can innovate and adapt to change.
Why boards should be clear about long-term value
The need for boards to focus on the long-term value of their organisations is by now well known, but communicating this clearly to stakeholders is crucial if they are to regain public trust and remain sustainable.