Tag: gender quotas

Imposed gender quotas boost board performance
But positive outcomes of increased female board representation are not reflected in stock prices, research shows.

FTSE 350 bosses give ‘pitiful’ excuses for failing to hit gender targets
One of the reasons given by FTSE 350 chairs and CEOs for failing to appoint women on to boards is “we have one woman already on the board, so we are done…”

Board gender diversity requires a diversity of attitude
A spotlight has shone on showbusiness since the beginning of the #metoo campaign, but how can women feel empowered and make a difference in boardrooms?

‘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.

New gender quotas come into force for large French companies
Large French companies will now be required to have at least 40% of female board members.