Tag: ethnic diversity
The diversity narrative: a strategy for improved performance
Research has shown a clear correlation between diversity and performance. How can organisations create their own diversity narrative?
Parker Review: 89 of FTSE 100 hit ‘one-by-21’ target
Report hails “remarkable progress” on ethnic diversity of non-executives, but highlights concerns over executive roles and talent pipelines.
Top 150 UK firms have more women than men in non-executive roles
Board diversity push sees 51% of non-exec roles held by women, compared with just 24% of executive committee positions.
The war for talent: creating competitive advantage through diversity
Companies that strategically invest in diversity and building an inclusive culture will become talent magnets in today’s challenging market.
BLM protests see investors back boards with black directors
The recruitment of black directors and the discussion of diversity in company documents both increased following the death of George Floyd.
Does diversity deliver? We don’t know yet—and here’s why
Studies appear to show a causal link between diversity and financial performance. But the methods are not robust enough to draw this conclusion.
Stubborn group of ‘bubble-bound’ boards ‘do not treat diversity as a priority’
Study says selection processes are “distorted by the assumption that those who do not resemble existing board members are less ‘impressive’”.
FRC report calls for more diversity on nominations committees
Nominations committees must be more diverse themselves if they are to boost diversity in their organisations, says a report for the Financial Reporting Council.
S&P 500 appoints nearly 200% more black board directors in past year
ISS research shows 148 black directors were appointed to S&P 500 companies in the past 12 months, compared with 52 in the year to May 2020.
Diversity in the UK: progress on targets, but power imbalances remain
Despite progress in diversity at board level, a more critical lens is required to see past “quick wins” for long-term, sustainable change.