Tag: gender diversity
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.
Women on boards ‘are driving progress on ESG’
The Sustainability Board Report says boardrooms need more women if action on ESG issues is to improve further.
‘Not enough being done’ to link diversity and climate goals
Report suggests many firms fail to draw a connection between tackling the climate crisis and gender diversity at the top table.
Research reveals benefits of having a female chief financial officer
Female CFOs give “direct, concise and conservative presentations” and enjoy “stronger associations with future firm performance”.
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.
ACGA urges overhaul of Hong Kong corporate governance
Asian Corporate Governance Association criticises Hong Kong’s “soft-touch approach” and calls for gender quotas and fixed terms for non-execs.
What works? Achieving gender balance on executive teams
Creating an organisation where women hold senior leadership positions in proportionate numbers should be considered a major change programme.
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.
Companies with female directors ‘do better on E&S measures’
Research suggests organisations that appoint more women to their boards perform better on environmental and social measures.