Each month, we bring together a selection of research and articles from across the field of gender and intersectional equity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and independent certification. Our aim is to guide you to the latest publications that align with the evolving conversations in this space, helping you stay on top of industry trends and deepen your understanding.
From an historic milestone at the 2024 Paris Olympics to the booming business of women’s sports, the message for businesses is clear: diversity drives success.
Aniela Unguresan explores how closing gaps in visibility, investment, and leadership is transforming both sports and the workplace.
Egon Zehnder’s annual Global Board Diversity Tracker reveals that:
- In 2024, 96% of boards worldwide included at least one female member
- Directors with diverse functional expertise backgrounds are becoming more sought after
- There has been a steady increase in the inclusion of directors from minority groups
Access the data and analysis on board diversification and inclusion.
“DE&I” has encountered growing criticism. Yet, the strategic importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion remains undeniable.
In this Harvard Business Review article, Joelle Emerson highlights three approaches organizations should adopt to align with the evolving landscape and drive meaningful, lasting impact as the work isn’t going anywhere:
- Resetting the narrative
- Using data more effectively
- Moving from siloed efforts to an embedded organizational focus on creating cultures that work for everyone.
It’s not the label that matters; it’s the impact. Explore the full article
We’ve published a new section on our website, Country DE&I Info Sheets – a comprehensive resource offering research on:
- Labour market indicators
- DE&I focus areas and priorities
- Personal data protection and EU directives (where applicable)
You can already explore insights from 8 countries, and look ahead as we release profiles for all 20 EquiNations countries in January 2025.
