Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
In December 2014, the German government announced a new rule which would require German companies to fill 30% of their board seats with women. In 2016 women in the U.K. hold fewer less than 22.8 percent of board jobs which is a 10% increase from 2011. This is higher than Canada (20.8%) and less than Australia (23.6%). In Norway 35.5% of boards contain women directors which is the highest percentage in the world. In 2022 the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority announced that women should make up at least 40% of boards at British listed companies and one director should be a person of colour.
@8RXWH3H3yrs3Y
No. The appointment process should be solely based on capability, not on gender, race, sexual orientation etc.
@8TCCQ2X3yrs3Y
This would only be ‘box ticking’. The real route of misogyny in the workplace must be tackled, which would then see a natural progression towards more women in senior roles
@8S6J52P3yrs3Y
Just the best people for the job regardless of sex
@9KX2HS82wks2W
No, If businesses are stupid enough to willingly reduce their diversity then that will show in their productivity, and market viability.
@9KSJ3LZ3wks3W
Yes but there should also be focus on progression and development to support and encourage diversity
@9H7YPJX4mos4MO
No but there should be substantial grassroots support to break down barriers to entry for women, the gender pay gap, and inequality of access.
@9H7B7KD4mos4MO
No, the board members should be selected based solely on skill and inclusivity should never be forced up on
@9BDPBDV12mos12MO
I think diversity is important, however you need to be qualified for the job. I believe diversity and discrimination is a big issue and we need to do more to make sure fair pay and job opportunity is there for everyone specially for women.
@9BDBN9P12mos12MO
Dependent on applications and skill sets for jobs.
@9B9ZR2N12mos12MO
It should be the most qualified, but women need to be given the same opportunities as men to get to the same level.
@9B84XHJ12mos12MO
They're shouldn't be a board of derectors and if their was then men should always lead.
@9B4PJF2Conservative12mos12MO
Yes if she's the best candidate
@9B49R6D12mos12MO
Yes, but there should be a bigger push from grass routes to get women to the top. And not just given the job to tick a box
@99ZCC3N1yr1Y
Woman shouldn't be denied yet they should be there like everyone else was.
@99V6CYL1yr1Y
No, board members should be competent regardless of gender. Being qualified does not mean you are competent.
@99T8BSR1yr1Y
Subsidies or special tax advantages should be considered to help nudge companies toward choosing diverse boards.
@99T46TY1yr1Y
No, there should not be private businesses
@99QYDG81yr1Y
It shouldn't be a requirement, but it should be encouraged, supported and advertised.
@99D64CK1yr1Y
Yes and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace for both sexes
it should be the most qualified/right for the job, but businesses should do more for diversity in the workplace
@98MZ2Z91yr1Y
Yes, and only biological women
@98MM7FV1yr1Y
They don't have to have women but if a women is qualified then she should be allowed
@98MBV8K1yr1Y
The most qualified for the job should be on the board, not matter the gender
@98FZFXW1yr1Y
No, but i disagree with the idea of a board of directors as a whole
@98DVFY31yr1Y
No but there should be incentives offered where this is achieved
@97NPSWW1yr1Y
Yes, but only for big companies
@97MNRYY1yr1Y
No, but diversification is preferred.
Yes, nepotism wins over meritocracy almost every time, the only way to get a fair level of diversity is by government mandate
It should be about how qualified you are regardless of gender but there should be diversity in the workplace in some way or another
@96T78L51yr1Y
Yes, but from a pool of candidates otherwise suitably qualified for the role
@96RC88V1yr1Y
No as I think it is the wrong solution to a real problem. Companies and the government should work to promote diversity and equality across all workplaces but I dont think that this particular solution is the way forward.
@96QQJRM1yr1Y
No, it yes if they are qualified for the position.
@96PCP5L1yr1Y
No, but more support should be given to those from minority/disadvantaged groups to ensure they have equal opportunity; companies should also be given training to reduce their prejudices and be made aware of them.
@96NS5NC1yr1Y
They should be required to at least interview women, people of colour etc.
No but more should be done to support women in all areas of business eg better maternity rights
@96HN5VC1yr1Y
no but should be highly encouraged and incentivised
@96H8DWD1yr1Y
Best person for the Job. Shouldn't be given anything based on gender
@96DYDMP1yr1Y
No, there should just be less men, buissnesses shouldn't exist, along with government and capitalism
@969CBTR1yr1Y
If they are qualified and experienced, then there's no reason why not.
@962548S1yr1Y
Individuals should be on director boards based on their ability and not determined by their gender
Woman should stay home.
@95YSZZ82yrs2Y
You should pick the best person for the job but also, Challenge your own biases against women.
@95YP6T92yrs2Y
If they are good for the job
@95X567F2yrs2Y
Hire the most qualified person but the panel deciding that cannot take gender into consideration
@95SJTZT2yrs2Y
Yes and No. It should be the most qualified by women are often shunned and given less chances to get the qualifications neccesary.
Should be incentivised, not required.
@95NZ3ZN2yrs2Y
if they are suitable of the job regardless of gender
don’t look at gender and choose whoever’s the best
@95J2NDB2yrs2Y
Where two candidates are equal, favour the woman if women are underrepresented in senior roles within the company
Destroy private businesses and the wage gap at once
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