More than DEI: Why it pays to get women in the boardroom

May 2, 2023

Women board directors still in the minority, despite the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Image: Unsplash/cowomen

Andrea Willige

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Chart showing the percentage of director seats held by women.

Overall board seats held by women 2018-2022. Image: MSCI

Table showing the board gender diversity quotas for public companies in select domiciles.

Countries enshrining board gender diversity in law. Image: MSCI

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Infographics showing the impact of women on executive committees among FTSE350 companies.

Impact of women on executive committees among FTSE350 companies. Image: The Pipeline/Women Count 2022

Figure showing the percentage of women in leadership roles, by industry.

Women in leadership roles by industry, showing low numbers of women in traditionally male-dominated industries. Image: LinkedIn Economic Graph

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