Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in the Boardroom
November 21, 2013
I wanted to share with you all this report put out by Paul Hastings highlighting changes and advances relating to the numbers of women on corporate boards around the world. It is fascinating to see that this issue is not just a hot topic here in the US but that it is being discussed from New Zealand to China as more and more countries, as well as individual companies, realize the need to set standards to ensure board diversity. The measures implemented range from legislative changes to corporate governance codes and private sector initiative, which underlines to me the scope of the efforts needed to bring real change on this front. I hope you’ll take a look at the report because, besides the facts and figures, it talks about key issues like board turnover and includes interviews with women working to increase the numbers of women on corporate boards as well as accomplished women directors addressing strategies to promote board diversity.
We are pleased to present the third edition of our leading research report on gender parity, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in the Boardroom”. This comprehensive global report examines the various approaches taken by countries around the world to address the critical issue of gender parity on corporate boards.
As this topic continues to grab headlines and spark discussion, we continue to increase the scope of our research and expand the depth of our report – adding new jurisdictions and updating those that have undergone significant developments. Click the link to our new interactive website, Breaking the Glass Ceiling, which contains:
- A detailed analysis of the legislative, regulatory, and private sector developments and trends in 35 countries
- A chart outlining gender parity-related corporate governance codes
- An extensive executive summary from the editors highlighting recent developments
- Engaging video interviews from those making strides in addressing the issue
Check back often as we update the site with new developments and interviews.
We hope you will find our in-depth look at this critical issue interesting and informative. For more information, please contact Tara Giunta, Paul Hastings partner and editor of the report, or one of our professionals at www.paulhastings.com.
