Tag: Gender equality
Women fill more board roles, but fewer are CEOs
Although female representation at board level has improved, most chief executives are men, annual survey reveals.
How to prevent sexual misconduct in your organisation
Revelations about the CBI may be shocking, but there is no place for complacency and now is the time to speak up for ethics.
Non-executive directors’ average age breaks through 60
The average age of UK non-executive directors has risen to 60.3 years, topping 60 for the first time; and while more women occupy boardroom positions, there are still very few female chairs.
EU proposal aims to prioritise women on boards and close gender pay gap
EU commissioner for justice and gender equality, Vĕra Jourová, has published legislative proposals to narrow the gender pay gap and get more female directors on boards in EU member states.
‘Modest’ improvement in gender equality at board level, finds OECD
Subtle improvements have been made in gender equality at board level globally, but there are bigger gains where forced quotas are implemented, finds major new research.
Google employee fired over ‘gender differences’ email to staff
A Google engineer who claimed that the “differences” between men and women explained pay and role disparity at the organisation has been fired, according to reports.
Germany: New equal pay and maternity protection laws approved
The German government has approved two new laws that seek to increase pay transparency and provide better maternity protection for women, both during and after pregnancy.
Government advances plans to get more women in senior management
An independent review is pressing ahead with proposals to ensure talented women at the top of business are recognised, promoted and rewarded.
FRC welcomes Hampton/Alexander report
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council has welcomed the Hampton/Alexander report.