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 224k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Gender Workplace Diversity” has changed over time for 224k 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
@9LQH3MD13hrs13H
No, people should attend this if they have the right qualities regardless of gender BUT if tla board is predominantly one-side, gender-wise, it should be open to being subject to investigations to ensure this is the case.
@9LQ5JF917hrs17H
I believe people should be hired based on ability, but also believe more should be done through education and the business sector to encourage diversity so women regularly are seen on boards of directors.
@9LJKH351wk1W
No, but a lack of female workers at a higher level shouldn’t have to be a debate it should be the standard without needing laws
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