International Women's Day

This 8th March, PurplePower is celebrating International Women's Day.

Generations of women have fought and worked hard for their places in business. However, it's a timely reminder that the work place can still be one of inequality.

Despite an ever growing representation in the workforce, women still lag behind in  advancement and reward.  

Just four years ago in 2010 the Cranfield School of Management issued the "Cranfield Report" this showed 12.5 percent of directors and 5.5 percent of executive directors of FTSE 100 companies were women.

The Statistics from Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) are slightly different showing in the same year only 7.8% of women were represented on boards.

The good news is these figures are on the up thanks to the work of the Business Innovation & Skills and FTSE companies leading the way to give opportunity and business led discussions to show diversity in the boardroom 

Principles of best practice for executive search firms have been suggested, including the requirement for 30% female long-lists and this drives the way forward.
Since March 2012 women have made up 44% of newly appointed FTSE 100 and 40% of FTSE 250 board directorships.

So, the work place is changing and now is the time to get behind theses initiatives and join us for International women's day on the 8th March.
Check out the events happening somewhere near you: http://www.internationalwomensday.com

Indra Nooyi (CEO of PepsiCo) 
“As a leader, I am tough on myself and I raise the standard for everybody; however, I am very caring because I want people to excel at what they are doing so that they can aspire to be me in the future"