This January, Germany has dominated the news for women in business, with their bold step to require stock exchange-listed companies with executive boards of more than three, to have at least one woman on those boards. The cabinet have approved draft legislation to this effect, which according to the Justice Ministry, "would affect about 70 companies – of which 30 currently … [Read more...]
Action Steps to Advance Boardroom Diversity Defined
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) released a new report today that details the strategies directors and boards can implement to advance boardroom diversity. The Diverse Board: Moving from Interest to Action report was developed by the NACD Blue Ribbon Commission, comprised of representatives from the corporate directory … [Read more...]
3 Roles Executive Search Firms Should Take to Increase Women on Boards
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: A new research report by executive search firm Egon Zehnder International reveals that while some companies are starting to make an effort to increase the number of women on their corporate boards, the necessary work to prepare women for these roles isn't being done. Melissa J. Anderson of The Glass Hammer shared three ways executive search firms … [Read more...]