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.
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Response rates from 246k UK voters.
40% Yes |
60% No |
34% Yes |
31% No |
4% Yes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
28% No, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
2% Yes, but only for large international corporations |
1% No, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 246k UK voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 246k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8TCCQ2X4yrs4Y
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
@ISIDEWITH7mos7MO
Yes, and it should be 50/50 between men and woman, but small companies below a certain size should be exempt.
@8S6J52P4yrs4Y
Just the best people for the job regardless of sex
@8RXWH3H4yrs4Y
No. The appointment process should be solely based on capability, not on gender, race, sexual orientation etc.
@9WKLR9D2mos2MO
Not as a token piece. If they're fit for the job then them being a women shouldn't actually contribute to them being hired
@9W3B6W52mos2MO
Yes for large businesses but increase opportunities for women in education and training in general so they are appointed on merit.
@9TNPZW43mos3MO
They shouldn't require it but employing more women/diverse people is good. However, how good they are at their job is more important
@9RT3JKX5mos5MO
Yes, it can be encouraged, but not forced, although the government should do a lot more to promote diversity. Board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender
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