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
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"
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