Tag: gender diversity
Profile: Jane Fraser, new Citigroup CEO, breaks the Wall Street barrier
While the appointment is an historic moment for the US banking sector, the Cambridge-educated Scot had long been tipped for the top.
Board moves: Domino’s delivers on gender diversity after industry pressure
The pizza delivery firm has appointed Natalia Barsegiyan and Lynn Fordham as non-execs following criticism over its board composition.
Why is there a progress gap between FTSE gender and ethnicity targets?
We need a renewed focus on the representation of both gender and ethnicity on boards, ensuring targets are comparable and given equal profile.
What would a Biden–Harris victory mean for US corporate governance?
Joe Biden says shareholder primacy must end; Kamala Harris has spoken out on diversity and equal pay. US businesses should be prepared for change.
Equality pays: the economic and social benefits of women on boards
The economic, social and environmental benefits derived from greater gender equality on boards are numerous—and increasingly important to investors.
From codes to committees: the institutionalisation of business ethics
Ethics committees are a powerful signal of commitment to an ethical agenda. A recent study looked at the factors that determine whether an organisation takes this step.
Axa introduces 33% gender diversity target for investee companies
Policy will apply to the developed world, with firms in emerging markets challenged to have at least one female director, or 10% of places on larger boards.
Investors want gender diversity on boards—but aren’t sure about targets
While investors are split on the issue of adopting targets, support is growing for taking proactive steps to promote greater board gender diversity.
Investors use securities law to sue over sexual misconduct
Shareholders have begun using laws governing corporate disclosures to hold companies to account over “material impact” of sexual harassment.
How will Covid-19 impact diversity in UK business?
Despite evidence that diversity leads to better business outcomes, the Covid-19 pandemic threatens progress in this area—and thereby risks the recovery.