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.
39% Yes |
61% No |
34% Yes |
31% No |
4% Yes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
29% 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 |
See how support for each position on “Gender Workplace Diversity” has changed over time for 225k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Gender Workplace Diversity” has changed over time for 225k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@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
@9LXDSNG3 days3D
Places on Boards should be by merit, however, it should also be representative of the workforce demographic
@9LWLR2K4 days4D
While I am more supportive of affirmative action than supposed "equality of opportunity", I do not believe it tackles the underlying issues that lead to inequalities in the first place.
@9KSJ3LZ2mos2MO
Yes but there should also be focus on progression and development to support and encourage diversity
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