Having a female boss makes it more likely that there will be more women on your board, according to new research.
Headhunter Spencer Stuart, which compiles an annual report reviewing governance at the UK’s largest listed companies, found that boards have significantly more female directors where the chief executive or chairman is also a woman.
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By Sarah Gordon
Source: Financial Times
A new survey shows that in health care, financial services, and consumer products, companies develop products and services that overlook the needs of women. This is a significant missed opportunity, given that women manage $32 trillion in global spending and are projected to control 75% of discretionary spending.
Feeling awkward around disability doesn’t make you a bad person. Most of us were raised in societies where disability was rarely discussed or openly visible. What’s not okay is letting that discomfort stop you from treating someone with the same respect, dignity, and humanity you extend to everyone else.
The SHRM Foundation announced a partnership on Nov. 22 with Clarvida, a behavioral health and human services provider, for the organization’s Untapped Talent initiative. The initiative helps organizations implement inclusive hiring practices and engage underutilized talent pools, including veterans, military spouses, ages 60 and older, workers with disabilities and those with a criminal record.
