Boardroom
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.
A Good Board is a Balanced Board
Written by Charlotte Laurent-Ottomane Thursday, October 06 2011
It no longer makes sense to deny capable, professional women the right to serve on a board. But it does make sense to speak about the need for women directors. It makes sense for investors to uphold gender diversity standards.
Survey Supports Board Quotas
Written by Jan Jaben-Eilon Thursday, September 08 2011
Just-released research finds 41 percent of female directors favor quotas for putting women on boards of directors, up from 25 percent last year.
