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EU Law on Gender Balance on Corporate Boards
On 22 November 2022, the European Parliament adopted the “Women on Boards” Directive on gender balance on corporate boards of listed EU companies. By the end of June 2026, these companies will need to have at least 40% of non-executive board seats or 33% of all board seats for listed companies occupied by the “under…
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It’s OK to be Different
Listen to the article: This article also comes with an audio file, located at the bottom of the page ‘Activist investors’ are never far from the front page in their efforts – often frustrated – to change how a company is run, despite only having a minority stake in the business. But while the concept…
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Inspiring Women of the Future
Listen to the article: This article also comes with an audio file, located at the bottom of the page There is a simple truth that we should admire and respect individuals not necessarily because of the positions they occupy, but instead, for what they do and the legacy they leave behind. There are, for example,…
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McKinsey & Company Publishes Annual Women in the Workplace Study
McKinsey & Company has released its 2022 Women in the Workplace study. Conducted in partnership with LeanIn.Org, the report provides in-depth insights into the state of women in corporate America. This year, employment data from 333 organizations and survey data from more than 40,000 employees was collected. The key takeaway is that women are demanding…