One of the things that should be important to Human
Resources Departments and Management Professionals everywhere is diversity; and not just at the bottom, but
at the top. According to a 2012 survey
by Catalyst, only 16.6 percent of boardrooms have directors that are women. This is something decision makers should keep
in mind during the nominating process. A
board with more diversity can more effectively govern a diverse working
body.
“This represents the
seventh consecutive year with no progress in the representation of women on
public boards of directors—a notable finding in a country where women make up
more than half of the population and have a higher level of educational
attainment than men, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.” - Rebecca
Hastings, Getting Women Into The Boardroom
When you look to your Board of Directors, how many women are
filling the posts there? The next time a
place opens up on the board, perhaps it would be beneficial to encourage the
nominating committee to invite more women into the process.
And remember all of
you Human Resources professionals: Be
Human... Be a Resource... Be a Resource
for Humans.
Useful link:
http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/Diversity/Articles/Pages/Getting-Women-In-Boardrooms.aspx
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