Boardroom
Why Women and Why Now?
Tuesday, November 13 2012
Canada’s Astrid Pregel, founder of Feminonics, talks about women’s economic empowerment and their impact on corporate governance. She was asked, “Why women and why now?” She responded, “Don’t do this for equality. Don’t do this because we’re cute. Do this because it (women on boards) makes a difference in the bottom line.”
Can Women in Green Spur Women to the Top
Written by Jan Jaben-Eilon Tuesday, September 11 2012
In a matter of weeks, former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore will be the first women to don the green jackets of Augusta National Golf Club. Timothy Smith, senior vice president and director of ESG shareowner engagement at Walden Asset Management, shares his take on how this historic event might inspire much-needed change.
ION 2011 Status Report
Friday, December 16 2011
The ION 2011 Status Report on women directors and executive officers of public companies provides a breadth and depth of regional information not available anywhere else. It addresses the issue of board turnover and the extent to which public companies continue to miss significant opportunities to increase the gender diversity of their boards.
A Case against Quotas
Written by Marilyn Nagel Friday, November 04 2011
Norwegian boards of directors were 9 percent female in 2003 and were ordered to become 40 percent female within five years. A recent article in The Economist notes that may not have been the best idea.
A Seat at the Table
Written by Jilaine Hummel Bauer Tuesday, November 01 2011
Candidate pools for boards of directors are expanding, and realization is setting in that board composition should be based on future goals and strategic needs. Here are specific steps women can take to increase their chances of being selected.
